Yamaha Motor announced today 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.
Yamaha Motor Reviews Environmental Plan 2050 Targets – Aiming for carbon neutrality over the entire product life cycle by 2050
IWATA, July 19, 2021 – Yamaha Motor announced today that it has reviewed the CO2 emission
reduction targets in the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050 (hereinafter referred to
as ”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. 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.
◼ Basic Policy
Aim 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
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https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/local_assets/eu/binary/hq/pdf/corporate/210719_YAM_EP2050Review_IntegratedReport2021_EN.pdf
https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/local_assets/eu/binary/hq/pdf/corporate/210719_YAM_EP2050Review_PressPresentation_EN_Fullversion.pdf
