- Climate change impacts (storm and flood damage, supply chain disruptions)
- Securing raw materials sustainably
- Declining demand for starting batteries in internal combustion engine vehicles
- Managing human rights risks in the supply chain
- Maintaining high quality and safety standards across the supply chain
GS Yuasa Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, GS Yuasa Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 328.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 57.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 270.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 786.1K tCO2e/year. 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
328.1K tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
15.3%
of total energy
Water Usage
4.4M m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
12.8K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 57.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 270.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 786.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 328.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 649.7K tCO2e/year (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 13.7% compared to FY2018
- Reduced water consumption by 15.3% compared to FY2018
- Increased ratio of recycled lead used as raw materials in lead-acid batteries to 65.7%
- Increased percentage of environmentally considered products in total sales to 38.7%
- Installed solar power generation facility at Ritto plant (2.2MW capacity, estimated reduction of 700t-CO2/year)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 15% by 2025 (compared to FY2018)
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 15% by 2025 (compared to FY2018)
- Increase ratio of recycled lead in lead-acid batteries to 70% by 2025
- Increase percentage of environmentally considered products to 45% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 (compared to FY2018)
- Achieve 6% or more ratio of women in management positions by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman RightsOccupational Health and SafetyDiversity & InclusionResponsible ProcurementEnvironmental ConservationCompliance