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Retail Trade Services
JP
updated 3 days ago

Yamasa Co., Ltd.

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Yamasa Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the food manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1645, the company has a rich history of producing high-quality soy sauce and other fermented products, making it a staple in both domestic and international markets. With operations extending across Asia and beyond, Yamasa has solidified its reputation for excellence. The company’s core offerings include traditional soy sauce, miso, and various seasonings, all crafted using time-honoured methods that enhance flavour and quality. Yamasa's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the industry, earning accolades for its unique fermentation techniques. As a trusted brand, Yamasa continues to thrive, catering to a diverse clientele while maintaining its heritage of craftsmanship.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Yamasa Co., Ltd.'s score of 25 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yamasa Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Yamasa Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,420,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 142,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, accounted for about 9,590,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of approximately 11,290,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. Yamasa Co., Ltd. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no reported Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or other formal climate pledges. The company does not inherit emissions data from a parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Yamasa Co., Ltd. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, further transparency regarding future climate commitments and reduction strategies would be beneficial for stakeholders and the broader community.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yamasa Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Yamasa Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Yamasa Co., Ltd. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact
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Race To Net Zero
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