Aiming for carbon neutrality over the entire product life cycle by 2050
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has reviewed the CO2 emission reduction targets in the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050 first formulated in 2018, and has set a new goal of aiming for carbon neutrality throughout all of its business activities, including across the life cycles of its products,* by 2050.
*Emissions as a direct result of business activities (Scope 1 and 2) and emissions outside of these (Scope 3).
This review of the Environmental Plan 2050 resets the vision (goals) for the Yamaha Motor group to aim for by 2050 as well as the targets to meet by 2030 and 2035, respectively. A Yamaha representative said, ” We will formulate a medium-term plan every three years and advance initiatives and activities toward these targets”
Based on this review, the Company will further accelerate its efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality, and by meeting its goals, continue to offer new excitement and a more fulfilling life for people all over the world.
Yamaha Motor has continuously offered personal mobility options with small environmental footprints and low CO2 emissions over the entire product life cycle, from raw material procurement and manufacturing to use and disposal. Toward realising a carbon-neutral society in 2050, the Company will continue to offer new value by proposing new forms mobility unique to Yamaha Motor in addition to its signature motorcycles.
The basic policy aims to further reduce the CO2 emitted per person during movement
- Use efficient power sources and switch to power sources with low CO2 emissions
- Promote use of personal mobility with low CO2 emissions
