Yaskawa Electric Corp
Yaskawa Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Yaskawa Electric's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yaskawa Electric amounted to 44,356 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yaskawa Electric increased by 1.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yaskawa Electric were 7,021 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Yaskawa Electric reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Yaskawa Electric's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Yaskawa Electric's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Yaskawa Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,335 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 13.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Yaskawa Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Yaskawa Electric reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Yaskawa Electric's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Yaskawa Electric's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Yaskawa Electric reported 46,929,076 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 2023 disclosure of Yaskawa Electric includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Yaskawa Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 46,929,076 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 4.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 95.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Yaskawa Electric disclose?
In 2023, Yaskawa Electric reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 44,794,546 tCOâ‚‚e (95.45%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,998,857 tCOâ‚‚e (4.26%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 77,320 tCOâ‚‚e (0.16%)
Yaskawa Electric's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Yaskawa Electric's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Yaskawa Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 46,973,432 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.63% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Yaskawa Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.08%.