Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation, commonly known as Yamaha, is a leading multinational company headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1887, Yamaha has evolved from its origins in musical instrument manufacturing to become a prominent player in the music, audio, and electronics industries. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Yamaha is renowned for its diverse range of products, including pianos, guitars, audio equipment, and motorcycles. Yamaha's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a market leader, particularly in the musical instrument sector, where it is celebrated for its craftsmanship and technological advancements. The company has achieved numerous milestones, including the development of the first electronic piano in the 1980s. Today, Yamaha continues to inspire musicians and enthusiasts worldwide with its unique blend of tradition and modernity.
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Yamaha's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Yamaha Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 128,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 106,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 220,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 22,000,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 128,000,000 kg CO2e) and from 2022, which recorded about 155,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 24,000,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 131,000,000 kg CO2e). Yamaha has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by fiscal year 2051. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by FY2030/31 from a FY2017/18 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, Yamaha targets a 30% reduction within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Yamaha's emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from the company, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its environmental impact in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 133,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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