Approach to Reducing CO2 Emissions

As a manufacturer of motorcycles and other transportation machinery, the Yamaha Motor group is taking various actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which it considers the most critical issue in the environmental field. Yamaha Motor set "30% reduction of CO2 emissions per unit of sales compared to FY1990" as the group's common 2010 goal, and is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all of its business activities, particularly throughout the entire lifecycle of its products, from development to manufacturing, use and final disposal.
All our business sites are taking actions to achieve the goal of "reducing CO2 emissions per unit of sales by 1.5% year-on-year," and in 2010, among the 108 consolidated companies in the Yamaha Motor group subject to environmental management, 38 companies (35%) achieved the common group goal. Actual CO2 emissions in 2010 were 609 thousand t-CO2, compared to 521 thousand t-CO2 in 2009, which translates into an increase of 88 thousand t-CO2, resulting from a recovery in production volumes.
We will be working to efficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions via such means as checking the status of programs targeting reduction of energy consumption by domestic and overseas group companies, and providing assistance to those needing to advance their programs.

Reducing CO2 Emissions at the Manufacturing Stage

Yamaha Motor set a target for 2010 of 73,940 t-CO2 of emissions from all of its manufacturing facilities (a reduction of 26% compared to 1990), with actual emissions totaling only 50,848 t-CO2 (down 49% compared to 1990). In addition, new energy sources such as solar power and natural gas cogeneration accounted for 42,148 MWh (21.4% of total electric power consumption), resulting in a 13,065 t-CO2 reduction (thermal conversion). We are committed to continuing introduction of energy-saving devices and improving our operational management system.

Note: Including the former Yamaha Marine (Yamaha Marine merged with Yamaha Motor in January 2009)

* The scope of the total includes solar power and natural gas cogeneration, which are defined in the Special Measures Law for Promoting the Use of New Energy.
Note: In 2009, total electric power demand declined in conjunction with lower production volumes, and consequently the use of new energy also fell.

Power Generation Systems Using New Energy Installed at Factories

Yamaha Motor is installing power generation systems that use solar and wind power. The Nakaze Factory, which forms and paints motorcycle exterior parts, installed solar and wind power generation systems for concurrent operation in 2008, the first installation of its kind by Yamaha Motor. In 2010, the system generated 419 MWh of power, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 289 tons. The power is used for lighting and air conditioning in the office buildings at the factory.

Solar generation system introduced through a joint research project with NEDO (Nakaze Factory)		Vertical wind power generation system, which is quieter than the propeller type (Nakaze Factory)

Hamamatsu IM Site		Morimachi Factory

Reducing CO2 Emissions at the Distribution Stage

Yamaha Motor has established the goal of "Improving transportation efficiency by 1% a year (compared to 2007)" for all divisions. Yamaha Motor's basic approach is to implement measures beginning with those that will have the greatest CO2-limiting impact while balancing the energy conservation benefit with cost benefit. Yamaha Motor has also established a working group that centrally promotes CO2 emissions reduction in distribution.
CO2 emissions increased in 2010 as a result of a recovery in production volumes, but transport efficiency was 9% higher than in 2009. Yamaha Motor will continue to examine its distribution methods and implement ongoing measures such as sharing information concerning initiatives taken by all relevant divisions.

Note: CO2 emissions figures for 2009 were revised following a re-examination when calculating the totals for 2010.

* Unit volume calculated by converting the fuel energy necessary to move 1 ton of freight 1 km into crude oil

Reducing CO2 Emissions from Products

Yamaha Motor group comprehensively assess the environmental impact of our products throughout their entire lifecycle, including their development, production, usage, and disposal phases. Since the products Yamaha Motor manufactures emit the largest volume of CO2 during the usage phase, we are actively taking steps to reduce the amount of CO2 emitted during use.
We set a target of improving the average fuel efficiency of all products by 30% by 2010 as a means of reducing CO2 emissions from products that use internal combustion engines such as gasoline engines, and were able to achieve this target for all but a few products by expanding the lineup of models with improved fuel efficiency.
Going forward, we will continue our efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by improving product fuel efficiency in accordance with the new medium-term management plan announced in February 2010 (covering the three years from 2010 to 2012).

Developing Vehicles Powered by "Smart Power"

"PAS Raffini" complies with safety regulations for two-child tandem riding.

Yamaha Motor launched the "Passol," the first production-model electric motorcycle, in 2002, and subsequently has supported the widespread use of the "minimal commuter" vehicles that will play an important role as next-generation urban transport infrastructure. This included the launch in 2005 of the "Passol-L" and "EC-02," which feature a higher-performance electric motor and batteries with higher energy density for extended running distance per charge.
Yamaha Motor began nationwide sales of the "EC-03" electric motorcycle in October 2010. Features including the control technology developed through the "PAS" electrically power assisted bicycle, quiet and smooth ride, and environmental performance have gained considerable support from the public. In addition to short-range urban use, the EC-03 is also beginning to be used at tourism sites and resort facilities.
Electrically power assisted bicycles have become increasingly popular in recent years, and Yamaha Motor has been expanding its product lineup in response to customer demands and applications including the launch in May 2010 of the "PAS Raffini," an electrically power assisted bicycle that complies with the safety regulations for two-child tandem riding.