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Yaskawa Electric Corp

Common Name
Yaskawa Electric
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Employees
12,833
Ticker
6506
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Yaskawa Electric Corporation is a prominent player in the industrial automation sector, renowned for its innovative technology and engineering solutions. The company primarily focuses on manufacturing...

Yaskawa Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric 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).

Yaskawa Electric 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 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into Yaskawa Electric's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofYaskawa Electric amounted to41,733metric 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 Yaskawa Electricdecreased by 5.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e+21%-7%-32%-5%+9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yaskawa Electric were 7,646 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Yaskawa Electric reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Yaskawa Electric's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,087 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Yaskawa Electric reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Yaskawa Electric's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 21.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Yaskawa Electric's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Yaskawa Electric's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Yaskawa Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Yaskawa Electric's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Yaskawa Electric's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric reported 37,780,948 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Yaskawa Electric includes a breakdown across 10of 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

Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e+16%-8%-13%-19%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 37,780,948 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 6.24%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 93.76%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 19.49%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Yaskawa Electric disclose?

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric 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 Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 35,418,328 tCOâ‚‚e(93.75%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,226,704 tCOâ‚‚e(5.89%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 87,097 tCOâ‚‚e(0.23%)

Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(93.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(5.9%)

Insights into Yaskawa Electric’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,646 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,821 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)THTMitsubishi ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 234,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,720Scope 1 Intensity: 6.74 tCO2e/$MOdakyu Electric RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,706Scope 1 Intensity: 27.08 tCO2e/$MNichiasYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,647Scope 1 Intensity: 55.87 tCO2e/$MTTTakasago Thermal EngineeringYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,926 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,399Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MKokuyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,725 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,154Scope 1 Intensity: 3.12 tCO2e/$MKyushu RailwayYear: 2025Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,030Scope 1 Intensity: 42.90 tCO2e/$MMiuraYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,198 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 3.03 tCO2e/$MJapan Airport TerminalYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,125 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,437Scope 1 Intensity: 12.62 tCO2e/$MNabtescoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,060Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MJapan Steel WorksYear: 2023Scope 1: 61,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,792Scope 1 Intensity: 34.04 tCO2e/$MDMG MoriYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,535Scope 1 Intensity: 7.64 tCO2e/$MKurita Water IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,727Scope 1 Intensity: 4.77 tCO2e/$MFuji ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,285Scope 1 Intensity: 17.85 tCO2e/$MSocionextYear: 2025Scope 1: 254 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,257Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MHoshizakiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,838Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MAzbilYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,954 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,921Scope 1 Intensity: 2.06 tCO2e/$MKeioYear: 2024Scope 1: 81,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,699Scope 1 Intensity: 30.07 tCO2e/$MHHHosidenYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,445Scope 1 Intensity: 1.21 tCO2e/$MAmadaYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,336 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,664Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MKamigumiYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,762Scope 1 Intensity: 17.97 tCO2e/$MKeikyuYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,853Scope 1 Intensity: 35.08 tCO2e/$MTechnoPro HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 297 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,364Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MTHKYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,488Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MTTTokyo MetroYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,570Scope 1 Intensity: 1.95 tCO2e/$MYaskawa ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,821Scope 1 Intensity: 2.00 tCO2e/$M

How does Yaskawa Electric's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.95, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Yaskawa Electric rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Yaskawa Electric is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Yaskawa Electric's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Yaskawa Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 37,822,681 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.48% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Yaskawa Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.09%.a

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