Yamaha Motor
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Yamaha, is a leading Japanese manufacturer headquartered in Iwata, Japan. Established in 1953, the company has made significant strides in the automotive and marine industries, becoming a prominent player in the global market. Yamaha operates across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on motorcycles, marine products, and power products. Renowned for its innovative engineering, Yamaha offers a diverse range of products, including motorcycles, outboard motors, and all-terrain vehicles. The company is celebrated for its commitment to quality and performance, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Yamaha has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the motor industry.
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Yamaha Motor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yamaha Motor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,952,221,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 30,549,563,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 144,959,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 257,699,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 402,658,000 kg CO2e. Yamaha Motor has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint. The company aims for a 52% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2010 levels. Additionally, it has committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its factories by 2035 and aims for a 24% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, primarily focusing on the product use phase. The company’s long-term strategy includes a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, which is integrated into its Medium-Term Management Plan initiated in fiscal 2022. This plan also includes the expansion of electric models and the development of vehicles powered by renewable energy sources, with a target of 90% of motorcycles being electrified by 2050. Yamaha Motor's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, with no cascaded data from parent companies. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments while addressing the challenges of emissions across all scopes.
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| 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Yamaha Motor is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
