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 31,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 30,695,700,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 248,800,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions totalled around 402,658,000 kg CO2e. Yamaha Motor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 52% reduction in CO2 emissions by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2010 levels, specifically targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with an interim goal of reducing emissions from production by 58% by 2024. In terms of Scope 3 emissions, Yamaha aims for a 24% reduction by 2030, focusing primarily on the product use phase. The company also plans to significantly reduce emissions from products used by consumers by 90% or more by 2050, compared to 2010 levels. Yamaha's climate strategy includes expanding its electric model lineup and promoting the use of renewable energy sources, with expectations that 90% of motorcycles will be electrified by 2050. These initiatives reflect Yamaha Motor's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000.00 | 00,000,000,000.00 | 00,000,000,000.00 | 00,000,000,000.00 | 00,000,000,000.00 | 00,000,000,000.00 | 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.
