GS Yuasa Corp

Common Name
GS Yuasa
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Parts
Employees
12,478
Ticker
6674
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
GS Yuasa Corporation is a leading battery manufacturer based in Japan, specializing in the production and distribution of a wide variety of batteries and power supply systems. The company is renowned ...

GS Yuasa's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2022, GS Yuasa completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

GS Yuasa has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into GS Yuasa's Operational Emissions

In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GS Yuasa amounted to 348,384 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GS Yuasa decreased by 9.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

GS Yuasa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-6%-3%+5%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are GS Yuasa's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of GS Yuasa were 66,952 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has GS Yuasa reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, GS Yuasa's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2021), GS Yuasa's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are GS Yuasa's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2022, GS Yuasa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 281,432 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has GS Yuasa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, GS Yuasa's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 22.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2021), GS Yuasa's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.62% in 2022, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does GS Yuasa use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2022, GS Yuasa reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

GS Yuasa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into GS Yuasa's Value Chain Emissions

In 2022, GS Yuasa reported 709,450 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2022 disclosure of GS Yuasa includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

GS Yuasa's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are GS Yuasa's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, GS Yuasa reported total Scope 3 emissions of 709,450 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 97.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GS Yuasa disclose?

In 2022, GS Yuasa reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of GS Yuasa's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, the largest contributors to GS Yuasa's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 523,813 tCOâ‚‚e (73.83%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 89,778 tCOâ‚‚e (12.65%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 64,815 tCOâ‚‚e (9.14%)

GS Yuasa's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(73.8%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(9.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(12.7%)

Insights into GS Yuasa's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2022, GS Yuasa reported a total carbon footprint of 1,057,834 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 175.07% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to GS Yuasa's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 26.6%.