Yamaha Corp
Yamaha's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Yamaha 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).
Yamaha has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Yamaha's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yamaha amounted to 139,000 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yamaha decreased by 14.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Yamaha's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yamaha's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yamaha were 20,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yamaha's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Yamaha's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Yamaha reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 106,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 119,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Yamaha reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yamaha's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Yamaha use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Yamaha reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Yamaha's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Yamaha's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Yamaha reported 789,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Yamaha includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Yamaha's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yamaha's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Yamaha reported total Scope 3 emissions of 789,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 65.82% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 34.18% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Yamaha reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Yamaha's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 29.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yamaha's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 23.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Yamaha disclose?
In 2024, Yamaha reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Yamaha's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Yamaha's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 310,000 tCO₂e (39.24%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 263,000 tCO₂e (33.29%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 87,000 tCO₂e (11.01%)
Yamaha's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Yamaha’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Yamaha reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,056 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Yamaha's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Yamaha's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Yamaha reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.35 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Yamaha rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Yamaha ranked 11 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Yamaha is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Yamaha's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Yamaha reported a total carbon footprint of 928,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 22.21% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Yamaha's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.82%. a