At a glance
- Company
- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
- Ticker
- Tokyo: 7272
- Announcement
- Award
- Location
- Iwata
Key figures
- Companies responding to CDP in 2023
- 23,000
- Japanese companies responding
- 1,985
- Companies receiving a climate change A score
- 346
- Japanese companies receiving a climate change A score
- 109
IWATA, February 16, 2024 -- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environment non-profit CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), securing a place on its A List for 2023. This is the first time that Yamaha Motor has achieved an 'A' score from the organization.
CDP is an international non-profit organization that runs the world's environmental disclosure system for companies, municipalities, and more. CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions toward a more sustainable and resilient net-zero economy.
In 2023, a record-breaking 23,000 companies (including 1,985 Japanese companies) responded to requests for information from financial institutions, purchasing companies, and organizations through the CDP and disclosed data related to climate change, forests, and water security. Of these, Yamaha Motor became one of just 346 companies (including 109 Japanese companies) to receive an 'A' score for its climate change transparency.
Yamaha Motor seeks to resolve societal issues in the unique style of Yamaha and to develop businesses that contribute to the achievement of SDGs under our Long-Term Vision for 2030 of "ART for Human Possibilities." In the field of climate change, the Company has set carbon neutrality as a goal in the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050.
Going forward, while prioritizing harmony with regions, societies, and the global environment, Yamaha Motor will continue to pursue initiatives for creating a sustainable world and strive to be a company trusted by stakeholders.
■List of companies that received an A score from the CDP in 2023
https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores
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In brief
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. says it received an A score from CDP for climate change disclosure for the first time, earning a place on the organization’s 2023 A List. CDP assesses corporate environmental disclosures, and the company was among 346 businesses worldwide awarded the top climate change score. The release reports that 23,000 companies responded to CDP information requests in 2023, including 1,985 Japanese companies; 109 Japanese companies received an A for climate change transparency. Yamaha Motor says its environmental plan sets carbon neutrality as a goal for 2050. The company also describes its climate work as part of its Long-Term Vision for 2030, which it says aims to develop businesses that address societal issues and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Key takeaways
- Yamaha Motor says this is its first A score from CDP for climate change disclosure.
- The company was included on CDP’s 2023 A List.
- CDP awarded 346 companies globally an A for climate change transparency, including 109 Japanese companies.
- Yamaha Motor’s Environmental Plan 2050 sets carbon neutrality as a goal.
Earlier from Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
- Yamaha Motor Invests in Electric Scooters Startup World of River - Seeking Business Partnerships for the Indian EV Market -
- Yamaha Motor Acquires Electric Marine Propulsion Manufacturer Torqeedo - Bolstering competitiveness and accelerating carbon neutrality efforts in the Electric field of the Company's Marine CASE Strategy -
- Yamaha Motor Releases New YRM10, Next-generation Compact High-speed Modular Mounter - 52,000 CPH Economy Model Surface Mounter, World's Fastest in 1-Beam/1-Head class -
- New Company Overseeing Yamaha's Global Financial Services Business in Full Operation - Strengthening Financial Services on a Global Scale per the Medium-Term Management Plan -
- Yamaha Motor to Reduce CO₂ Emissions with Mega Solar Power Plant at Fukuroi South Factory - Introduction of 2,200kW solar power plant for carbon neutrality -
