Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.
Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Kymco, is a prominent Taiwanese manufacturer headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1963, Kymco has evolved into a leading player in the global motorcycle and scooter industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative range of scooters, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, distinguished by their reliability and advanced technology. Kymco's commitment to quality and performance has solidified its market position, making it a preferred choice among riders worldwide. With a rich history marked by key milestones, including the introduction of electric scooters, Kymco continues to push the boundaries of mobility solutions, catering to the diverse needs of modern consumers.
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How does Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'s score of 22 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,930,360 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 69,371,710 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were recorded at approximately 34,530 kg CO2e, with the majority of these emissions (about 12,070,030 kg CO2e) attributed to purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2019, the company emitted around 22,127,630 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 74,196,160 kg CO2e in Scope 2, indicating a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions year-on-year. The data for 2018 shows similar trends, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 17,948,020 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 67,909,730 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company does not appear to inherit emissions data from a parent organisation, indicating that their reported emissions are solely their own. Overall, while Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. has made strides in tracking their emissions, there is a clear opportunity for them to establish formal reduction targets and commitments to enhance their climate strategy.
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| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,274,510 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,947,730 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000 |
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Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
