Energy & Climate ~Mitigate Climate Change~

Long-term target: Virtually zero in-house GHG emissions by 2050^*

Medium-term target: Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 48%^* by 2030 (compared to fiscal 2020)

For details of our medium- to long-term targets, please refer to the news release “Realization of Reduction Targets for 2030 Aimed at Virtually Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050” (Japanese Only).

GHG Emissions / Percentage of Electricity Generated via Renewable Energy Sources

Plan for Reducing GHG Emissions to Achieve Medium-Term Targets (FY2030)

Related SDGs

For more targets, please refer to the Sustainable Strategies, Goals, and Results.

In progressing the Yamato Group’s shift to low-carbon vehicles, we aim to introduce 23,500 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.
To date, we have been actively promoting the replacement of existing vehicles with environmentally-friendly ones that suit the necessary transportation method and distance.
As of the end of fiscal 2023, we had 2,275 EVs and 36,002 environmentally-friendly vehicles (LPG vehicles, CNG (natural gas) vehicles, hybrid vehicles), and 3,606 power-assisted vehicles. 84% of Yamato Transport’s pickup and delivery vehicles are environmentally-friendly.
We use electric power-assisted vehicles and hand-pushed trolleys for short-distance transportation in urban areas to reduce our GHG emissions.
We began the introduction of small-sized, commercial-use BEV trucks*1 for medium-distance transportation in August 2022. In September 2023, we launched the introduction of the first 2t truck EVs*2 at Yamato Transport. Further, in November 2023, we launched demonstrations for light EVs*3 utilizing removeable batteries within pickup and delivery operations. We can achieve more efficient energy management by utilizing removeable batteries that are charged with electricity generated via renewable energy sources, such as solar power, during daylight hours.
While reducing GHG emissions is difficult from a technical perspective*4 for long-distance transportation, we are striving to resolve issues. Yamato Transport launched demonstrations of large-sized, fuel-cell trucks together with suppliers and other companies*5 in May 2023.
As a transportation business, we have been able to support the shift to low-carbon technology not only within the Group but also society as a whole by utilizing transportation equipment that is highly energy efficient and utilizing vehicles with low GHG emissions.

Vehicle type	Key features	Introduction Status
Hino Motors “Hino Dutro Z EV”	・Super low floor and walkthrough type small BEV ・Easy to move from driver’s seat to cargo area,and get on/off vehicle ・Can be driven with ordinary license	Introduced approx. 860 vehicles (as of Mar. 2024)
Mitsubishi Fuso “eCanter” (new model)	・2-ton truck type EV ・Compact and easy to maneuver, despite its loading capacity ・Supports three temperature zones (room temperature, chilled and frozen) ・Cartridge type model is under development by the manufacturer	Introduced approx. 900 vehicles (as of Mar. 2024)
Honda “MEV-VAN Concept” (for trial use)	・Light commercial EV that uses replaceable batteries ・Will verify operations to reduce GHG emissions of Yamato and partner companies	Start trials from Nov. 2023
Progress of initiatives (FCV)	・Large fuel cell truck which uses hydrogen as fuel ・Jointly developed by Toyota and Hino Motors ・Cruising range: approx. 600 km ・Since heavy-duty trucks are required to have sufficient cruising range, payload capacity, and the ability to refuel in a short time, the effectiveness of the fuel cell system using hydrogen, which has a high energy density, will be verified	May 17, 2023 Start of trunk-route transportation trial (between Haneda Chronogate Base and Gunma Base)

The Yamato Group aims to increase the proportion of its electricity derived from renewable energy to 70% by 2030. In fiscal 2023, we purchased approx. 211,105 MWh of electricity derived from renewable energy sources, used approx. 1,263 MWh of electricity generated by our own solar power systems, and used approx. 1,994 MWh of electricity through PPAs*¹. As a result, the percentage of electricity used that was derived from renewable energy sources increased from 21.8% in fiscal 2022, to 37.3% in fiscal 2023.*²

The Yamato Group actively introduces (procures) low-carbon technologies for use in transportation and at its business sites. An example is the compact mobile refrigerator *¹we developed with a supplier. Using this refrigerator, we can reduce the amount of dry ice (CO2) used in the delivery of refrigerated and frozen goods. Additionally. we are changing to LED lighting and promoting energy saving at logistics warehouses. We are also working to increase transportation efficiency through modal shifts by making use of ferries*² and railways, which offer better long-term transportation capability and lower environmental impact than trucks, through reducing inefficient services, and through joint transportation.

The Yamato Group is expanding its range of low-carbon products and services that offer improved customer convenience, limit redeliveries and reduce GHG emissions. For details, please refer to “Provision of Environmentally Friendly Products and Services”.

Yamato Transport implemented a Carbon Neutrality Declaration for its three parcel delivery products: TA-Q-BIN, TA-Q-BIN Compact, and EAZY in January 2024. The declaration indicates that the company achieved carbon neutrality*¹ compliant with the international standard ISO 14068-1:2023*² in fiscal 2022 (April 2022–March 2023), and states the company’s commitment to realizing carbon neutrality for the three parcel delivery products by 2050 through continued ongoing initiatives to reduce its own GHG emissions associated with business activities. For fiscal 2022, the unabated emissions*³ has been offset*⁴ by retiring carbon credits*⁵ to achieve carbon neutrality.
The "Carbon Neutrality Report" was published on the corporate website of Yamato Holdings, showing the details of GHG emission reductions in fiscal 2022 and specific plans for maintaining carbon neutrality, including reduction, removal, and offsetting of GHG emissions until fiscal 2050. This claim was verified by BSI Group Japan K.K., a third-party organization, and Yamato Transport received an opinion statement regarding the carbon neutrality*¹ of the three parcel delivery services in accordance with ISO 14068-1:2023.
For details of the declaration, please refer to “Carbon Neutral Delivery —TA-Q-BIN.”

The Yamato Group implements green logistics in collaboration with partners, such as joint transportation operations, contributing to improving transportation efficiency and reducing fuel consumption throughout the industry. For details, please refer to Green logistics in collaboration with our business partners.

The Yamato Group is reinforcing countermeasures for and increasing its resilience toward ever-worsening natural disasters. Please refer to Adaptation to Climate Change

In fiscal 2023, Yamato Group’s direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the use of fuel, etc. (scope 1), were approx. 656,732 tCO², and indirect emissions associated with the purchase and use of electricity or heat (scope 2) were approx. 166,350 tCO². Scope 1 emissions were 22% of the GHG emissions identified and scope 2 emissions were 5%. Scope 3 emissions, other indirect emissions, were approx. 2,218,292 tCO², which was 73% of all emissions.
For detailed data regarding energy (including electricity derived from renewable energy sources) and GHG emissions, please refer to “Environmental data.”

Greenhouse gas emissions

Greenhouse gas emission intensity

We are promoting a transition to low-carbon vehicles such as EVs. We had 2,275 EVs as of the end of fiscal 2023 and, going forward, we aim to introduce 23,500 EVs by 2030.
In addition, we have been using transportation methods with low environmental impact, such as environmentally-friendly vehicles, power-assisted bicycles, and carts. As of the end of fiscal 2023, we had 38,277 environmentally-friendly vehicles and 3,606 power-assisted bicycles, with environmentally-friendly vehicles making up 84% of Yamato Transport’s pickup and delivery vehicles.

Number of EVs introduced (Japan, consolidated)
 

Number of environmentally friendly vehicles owned (Japan, consolidated)

Additional detailed energy and climate-related information can also be found in the Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. CDP climate change questionnaire response.

At the Takatsu Chitose Sales Office, in addition to the rooftop solar power generation equipment and storage batteries, renewable electricity supplied by KAWASAKI MIRAI Energy and generated within Kawasaki City is used to power the building and all 25 EVs used for pickup and delivery operations. Furthermore, Yamato Transport's proprietary energy management system (EMS) visualizes and automatically adjusts the amount of electricity used in the Sales Office, the amount of electricity generated by solar power equipment, and the amount of charge in storage batteries in real time to ensure efficient energy management.
Kawasaki City, KAWASAKI MIRAI Energy, and Yamato Transport jointly won the Climate Change Action Award from the Minister of the Environment for this initiative at the 2024 Climate Change Action Minister of the Environment Award, held by the Ministry of the Environment.

System illustration of electricity derived from renewable energy generated in Kawasaki City

From September 2023, the Yawata Sales Office (Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture) of Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. launched full-scale operations as a model store that carries out energy management for electricity generated via renewable energy sources.
The Yawata Sales Office is the first in Japan to operate with a full fleet of electric vehicles (EVs). By introducing solar power generation equipment and batteries, we generate electricity during the daytime to provide charging for EVs and a portion of the building’s electricity needs.* Furthermore, we are carrying out energy management, such as reducing the bias in peak electricity supply by simultaneously charging EVs at night through a system that standardizes electricity generation and other measures.

In July 2022, Yamato Transport’s project to realize green delivery was selected as a project in the Green Innovation Fund Project/Smart Mobility Society Construction by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). This project advances initiatives aimed at energy management through the introduction and operation of EVs within Gunma Prefecture. As of the end of fiscal 2023, we have introduced 50 EVs within Gunma Prefecture, and are gradually developing measures in each location.
In June 2023, Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. concluded a partnership agreement on co-creation for achieving carbon neutrality with Gunma Prefecture to further reinforce collaboration between the two parties with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality and a sustainable society that is beneficial to all citizens, companies, and local communities.