- Scheduling bottlenecks in the formal acceptance of the solar installation system postponed its start-up until Autumn 2024
- War in Ukraine forced reorganization of logistics, leading to longer transport times
- Company fleet is 11% above comparable fleets in terms of CO2 emissions
- Difficult global economic situation leading to decreased sales in 2023/24
YAMAICHI ELECTRONICS EUROPE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, YAMAICHI ELECTRONICS EUROPE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7K tCO2e (incl. 2% security surcharge). By scope: Scope 1: Natural gas and company car fuel; Scope 2: Electricity; Scope 3: Employee journeys and business flights. 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
1.7K tCO2e (incl. 2% security surcharge)
2023-2024
Water Usage
Munich: 264 m³; Frankfurt/Oder: 796 m³
2023-2024
Waste
46.3 tons
2023-2024
Energy Use
Munich: 150,995 kWh (electricity), 53,687 kWh (gas); Frankfurt/Oder: 1,170,178 kWh (electricity), 261,656 kWh (gas); Sousse: 165,132 kWh (electricity)
2023-2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| 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). | Natural gas and company car fuel |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | Electricity |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | Employee journeys and business flights |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed a solar installation in Frankfurt/Oder production site (expected to cover 42% of plant energy needs based on 2023 consumption)
- Transformed 5,000m² ornamental lawn into a flowering meadow
- Switched a major part of freight from air to rail transport, saving hundreds of tons of CO2 equivalents
- Reduced CO2 emissions through bicycle leasing program (105 bicycles leased)
- Implemented Jobtickets for employees, reducing CO2 emissions from commuting
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Review all essential power contracts for the option of green power supply by 2025, completion by 2026
- Implement broad-based measures to increase movement and resilience of all employees in 2024/25
📅 Medium-term
- Solar installation to cover 30-40% of power requirement by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EcologySocialEconomyCompliance