- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and natural disasters
- Tightening emissions standards and regulations in various countries
- Shortage of scarce resources required for electric vehicle batteries
- Potential for reduced sales of ICE motorcycles due to bans on fossil fuel vehicles
- Extreme weather events impacting operations
- Human rights risks in the supply chain
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 30.5M tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 145.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 257.7K tCO2e; Scope 3: 30.5M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
30.5M tCO2e (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
37% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1K thousand m3 (Yamaha Motor)
2023
Waste
15.5K tons (Yamaha Motor)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 145.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 257.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 30.5M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per unit sales from production activities by 58% from 2010 levels
- Installed renewable energy facilities in 14 countries and regions, achieving 37% renewable energy share
- Reduced Scope 1,2 CO2 emissions throughout the Group by 19%
- Introduced one model of electric motorcycles to the global market (with a target of eight by mid-2025)
- Used plant-derived cellulose nanofiber reinforced resin for engine covers for 2024 models
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions from business operations to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035
- Reduce CO2 emissions from product use by 24% by 2035
- Introduce at least eight new models of electric motorcycles to the global market by mid-2025
- Increase the percentage of female managers in the Group to 13% by 2024
- Achieve 9% renewable energy share by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 80% reduction in Scope 1,2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2010)
- Achieve over 30% renewable energy share by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource RecyclingBiodiversityHuman Capital ManagementHuman Rights