Initiatives for "Biodiversity"
Yamaha Motor works on solution to issue of biodiversity through its business activities.
Impact on Biodiversity
At Yamaha Motor, we understand that our business activities are heavily dependent on the blessings of nature that biodiversity produces, and that those activities may impact the ecosystem. With this understanding, we will aim to create a sustainable society in harmony with nature, where humans and every other creature that lives on Earth can coexist harmoniously and continue to enjoy the blessings of nature.
Outline of Yamaha Motor’s Main Biodiversity Initiatives
Background
We recognize the importance of preserving biodiversity and other issues related to sustainability, and also that addressing these issues can lead to opportunities for growth.
Yamaha Motor has always attempted to harmonize all of its corporate activities with the global environment, through initiatives including technological innovation in smaller, more environmentally friendly engines, the creation of products such as electrically power assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles that use smart power technologies, and research and development of next-generation power sources.
We have therefore formulated the “Outline of Yamaha Motor’s Main Biodiversity Initiatives” to build on these programs as we address biodiversity.
Concept
We will address biodiversity independently, systematically and continuously, based on our corporate philosophy, the Yamaha Motor Group Sustainability Basic Policy, and the Environmental Plan, from the perspectives of “diversity of ecosystems, biological species, and genes,” “activities that supplement the benefits of nature,” and “minimizing the impact created.
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Contribute with intellectual technologies that respect the earth
We are deeply aware of the significant benefits of nature on our product fields, and aim to use technology to preserve biodiversity.
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Pursue activities that are in harmony with the earth’s environment
We will continue to systematically address biodiversity by cultivating an ecological mindset and taking greater initiative.
Where biodiversity is threatened, we will promote activities at a global level that protect and foster nature in harmony with the earth’s environment.
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Make strides in environmental communication and information disclosure
We will cooperate and work together with broad segments of society in our activities to address biodiversity, and strive to disclose information as appropriate.
Initiatives for Creating a Society in Harmony with Nature
We view environmental conservation activities that embody the unique style of Yamaha from the following four perspectives.
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Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used
We continuously engage in activities to protect mountains, oceans, and other natural environments where our products including motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, and boats are used, as we view such activities are vital to continuing our business. 
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Activities that use our products
Our products are used to help protect nature, such as in conservation activities and unmanned survey operations in areas that cannot be easily accessed by humans. 
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Activities in collaboration with Yamaha users
There are many customers around the world who use our products. We will work with these customers to promote activities that protect the global environment. 
Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
We operate our business in various regions across the world. With the understanding that our business activities are founded on the environment of these regions, we will also tackle regional environmental issues.
Global Activity Reports
Activity reports from Japan
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used
Activities that use our products
Activities in collaboration with Yamaha users
Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ Every month ] Protecting and monitoring threatened plant species transplanted within the premises of the Yamaha Motor Kikugawa Test Course when the course was developed (organized by Yamaha Motor) |
| Achievements | Bletilla striata and Penthorum chinense, both near-threatened species, increased in number
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ May 8, 2022 ] Participated in the 33th Loggerhead Turtle Cleanup Campaign to protect the environment for the endangered loggerhead sea turtles to come ashore to nest (organized by Hamamatsu City) |
| Achievements | Participants: 2,600, 32 from Yamaha Motor
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ April 20, 2024 ] Thinned moso bamboo that grows on company-owned land adjacent to Lake Hamana to prevent unwanted effects on the surrounding land and Lake Hamana (organized by Yamaha Motor) |
| Achievements | Participants: 65
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ March 16, 2023 ] Participated in reforestation activities aimed at nurturing the abundant groundwater of the area around Iwata City as part of the city's 20th Groundwater Recharge Project (organized by Iwata City) |
| Achievements | Planted approx. 300 trees
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ May 12, 2023 ] Organized the 12th Marine Cleanup Activities at Lake Hamana to carry out cleanup activities using our products such as personal watercraft and boats to access shores that cannot be reached by land (organized by Yamaha Motor) |
| Achievements | Collected 240 kg of garbage, with 118 participants
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ June 2, 2024 ] Participated in the Lake Hamana Cleanup Campaign to help protect the region's natural resources of Lake Hamana (organized by Hamamatsu City and Kosai City) |
| Achievements | Participants: 58
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ October 21,22, 2023 ] As a supporting company for the coral conservation project Team Tyura Sango, we are engaged in coral seedling cultivation and beach cleanup activities. |
| Achievements | Participants: 28, Coral seedling cultivation:28 seedlings, Collected garbage(45L garbage bag)4bags
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ June, 2024 ] Conducted environmental beautification activities in the neighborhoods of our offices during the Environment Months (organized by Yamaha Motor) |
| Achievements | Participants: approx. 3,000
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ September 2, 2023 ] Organized a Baby Turtle Observation Tour and "Sustainable Beach" Project to carry out beach cleanup and coastal restoration activities to protect the endangered loggerhead sea turtles, and remove alien plant species to protect the endangered riverside tiger beetle (organized by Yamaha Motor) |
| Achievements | Participants: 436
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ October 28, 2023 ] Planted trees to help restore the Enshunada coastal forest (organized by Yamaha Motor) |
| Achievements | Planted approx. 100 trees, with 104 participants (50 from Yamaha Motor)
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ November 12, 2023 ] Beach cleanup event for members of Yamaha Marine Club Sea-Style. A fun and educational event targeted at families. ⇒ Approx. 3 hours consisting of cleanup, kamishibai (paper play) about marine litter, and recreational activities |
| Achievements | Participants: 20
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| Company | Yamaha Motor BizPartner Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ November 18, 2023 ] Cleanup activities along the Tenryu River using ATVs and ROVs. Participants picked up litter by hand and transported it on the bed of theATVs and ROVs. |
| Achievements | Participants: 30; Burnable garbage:112 kg, Non-burnable garbage:79 kg
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| Company | Yamaha Kumamoto Products Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ June 17, 2022 ] Cleanup activities within Company grounds and nearby streets |
| Achievements | Participants: 224
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| Company | Yamaha Kumamoto Products Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ October 16, 2022 ] Participated in cleanup activities at a green space along the Kuma River the day after an All Japan Fireworks Competition (organized by competition secretariat) |
| Achievements | Participants: 39
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| Company | Yamaha Amakusa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ July 14, 2022 ] Cleanup activities around the company |
| Achievements | Participants: 80
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| Company | Sugo Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ October 16, 2023 ] Cleanup activities on the road around Sugo Co., Ltd. |
| Achievements | Participants: 21
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| Company | Yamaha Motor Engineering Co., Ltd. |
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| Activities | [ April 13, 2023 ] Cleanup activity in the vicinity of the company by new employees |
| Achievements | Participants: 15; 4 trash bags full of litter collected
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Activity reports from the Americas
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used
Activities that use our products
Activities in collaboration with Yamaha users
Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
| Country Company |
U.S.A. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A |
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| Activities | [ Annual ] Financial support related to access to and conservation of property for outdoor recreation purposes |
| Achievements | Donated 250,000 dollars
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| Country Company |
U.S.A. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A |
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| Activities | [ September 24, 2022 ] Provided financial assistance for various outdoor environmental conservation, development and awareness activities through Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative |
| Achievements | Supports outdoor enthusiast organizations across the USA which are active in environmental conservation with funds of $500,000 USD a year. Accepts applications for assistance all year round.
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| Country Company |
U.S.A. Yamaha U.S. (Marine Business Unit) |
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| Activities | [ March 1, 2023 ] Donated outboard motors to environmental conservation organizations as part of Yamaha Rightwaters |
| Achievements | Donated an outboard motor to the Boone Lake Association, one of the most established environmental organizations in Tennessee, to be used on boats cleaning the lake surface. The organization maintains the environment in the Boone lake area so that people can enjoy fishing and boating in safety
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| Country Company |
U.S.A. Yamaha U.S. (Marine Business Unit) |
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| Activities | [ March 21, 2023 ] Yamaha Rightwaters supported Bassmaster Classic, a tournament for lovers of bass fishing, with an outboard motor for use in their field cleaning activities. |
| Achievements | They provided an outboard motor for use on a boat to transport 6,742 lbs (3,058 kg) of trash, old tires, plastic and metal waste, gathered by volunteers that included famous anglers, to collection areas
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| Country Company |
U.S.A. Yamaha Motor Corp, USA |
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| Activities | [ June / October, 2022 ] Yamaha employees participated on a volunteer basis in the maintenance of the traveling area and surrounding facilities of state-owned land where Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) are deployed. |
| Achievements | In June, Yamaha staff working in Marietta and Newnan in Georgia maintained the camping area in Chattahoochee National Forest, and in October, employees in Cypress, California, cleaned and planted trees in and around the OHV area in San Bernardino National Forest
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Activity reports from Asia & Oceania
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used
Activities that use our products
Activities in collaboration with Yamaha users
Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
| Country Company |
Thailand Thai Yamaha Motor |
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| Activities | [ December 21, 2022 ] Distributed trees to employees to plant at home, an activity that could be performed safely even during the coronavirus crisis, to raise all employees' awareness of CO2 reduction |
| Achievements | Participants: 477
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| Country Company |
Thailand Thai Yamaha Motor |
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| Activities | [ July 9, 2022 ] Cleanup and planting activity at a mangrove forest |
| Achievements | Participants: 112
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| Country Company |
Thailand Yamaha Motor Electronics Thailand |
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| Activities | [ May 11, 2022 ] Cleanup activities around the company |
| Achievements | Participants: 36
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| Country Company |
Thai Thai Yamaha Motor |
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| Activities | [ March 24, 2023 ] World Wildfire Fund is calling on employees to turn off unnecessary lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Earth Hour Day (March 24) and record the act of turning off lights in a short video. |
| Achievements | Participants: 49
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| Country Company |
Vietnam Yamaha Motor Vietnam |
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| Activities | [ January 26, 2022 ] YMVN garden tree-planting activity |
| Achievements | Participants: 30
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| Country Company |
Vietnam Yamaha Robotics Engineering Asia |
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| Activities | [ February 19, 2023 ] Long Dien Beach Clean-up Activities Hosted by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City |
| Achievements | Participants: 160
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| Country Company |
Vietnam Yamaha Motor Vietnam |
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| Activities | [ February 24, March 8, 16, 30, 2023 ] Planted trees and flowerbeds at various locations on the premises of the Yamaha Factory inNoi Bai Industrial Park |
| Achievements | Participants: 165
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| Country Company |
Vietnam Yamaha Robotics Engineering Asia |
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| Activities | [ October 28, 2023 ] Volunteer cleanup activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam |
| Achievements | Participants: 50; Collected approx.50bags of garbage
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| Country Company |
Taiwan Yamaha Motor Electronics Taiwan |
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| Activities | [ October 28, 2023 ] Cleanup activities for the southern Taiwan coastline by employee volunteers |
| Achievements | Participants: 94
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| Country Company |
China YMCN |
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| Activities | [ March 9, 2023 ] Planted trees ahead of China's annual Arbor Day (March 12) |
| Achievements | Participants: 40
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| Country Company |
China YMRS |
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| Activities | [ March 9, 2023 ] Employee volunteers planted trees on the factory premises |
| Achievements | Participants: 30 - 40
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| Country Company |
China YMRS |
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| Activities | [ June 8, 2023 ] Employee volunteers cleaned up the coastline |
| Achievements | Participants: 25
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| Country Company |
India YMI |
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| Activities | [ August 21, 2022 ] Launched an initiative called the “Save the Blue Ocean Ride” and cleaned up a beach as its first activity |
| Achievements | Participants: 650, 350 from YMI
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| Country Company |
Indonesia YIMM |
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| Activities | [ February 27, 2023 ] In order to combat climate change and maintain biodiversity, planted 46 species of bamboo in the alpine region of Kiara Payung Biodiversity Park. |
| Achievements | Participants: 50
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| Country Company |
Indonesia YIMM |
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| Activities | [ December 8, 2023 ] Planted mangroves in the coastal area of Muara Baru, mainly for carbon absorption |
| Achievements | Participants: 50
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