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Initiatives for "Biodiversity"

Yamaha Motor works on solution to issue of biodiversity through its business activities.

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  1. Impact on Biodiversity
  2. Outline of Yamaha Motor’s Main Biodiversity Initiatives
  3. Initiatives for Creating a Society in Harmony with Nature
  4. Global Activity Reports

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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.

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.

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

World Map Europe Japan Asia & Oceania The Americas

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

Observing naturally growing plants at the Kikugawa Test Course
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ Five times a year ]
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 Five times a year, we collaborate with experts in plant life to conduct population surveys of endangered plants species on-site and carry out weed removal activities in surrounding areas.
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during participation in the Loggerhead Turtle Cleanup Campaign organized by Hamamatsu City
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ May 10, 2026 ]
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: 2,700, 67 from Yamaha Motor
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Bamboo thinning in the satoyama area within the premises of the Hamana Lake Marina
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ April 11, 2026 ]
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: 41
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Picking up litter along the path at a sea fishing park
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ June 1, 2025 ]
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: 66
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Underwater group photo taken while participating as a supporting company for the coral conservation project Team Tyura Sango
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ October 25, 2025 ]
As a supporting company for the coral conservation project Team Tyura Sango, we are engaged in coral seedling cultivation and planting activities.
Achievements Participants: 25
Coral seedling cultivation and planting activities were conducted in Onna Village. Planting activities were carried out with help from 16 first-time participants. We confirmed that local conservation activities have helped restore corals that was severely damaged by bleaching. We will continue our sea life restoration efforts in the Onna Village.
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during the head office cleanup activity
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ June, 5 2025 ]
During Environmental Month activity period, cleanup activities around each business site and collection of plastic bottle caps were carried out (organized by Yamaha Motor Co.)
Achievements Total collected: 150 kg of burnable waste; and less than 1 kg of non-burnable;
24 kg of plastic bottle caps
Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Releasing and observing baby turtles on the Enshunada coast in Hamamatsu City
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ September 6, 2025 ]
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: 220
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
A participant planting a tree
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ October 25, 2025 ]
Planted trees to help restore the Enshunada coastal forest (organized by Yamaha Corporation.)
Achievements Planted approx. 100 trees, with 77 participants (21 from Yamaha Motor)
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken at the beach cleanup event for members of Yamaha Marine Club Sea-Style
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ June 21, 2025 ]
Beach cleanup event for members of Yamaha Marine Club Sea-Style.
Participants created original photo frames using collected shells and sea glass.
Achievements Participants: 20
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during a cleanup activity conducted along the Tenryu River using our ATV and ROV products.
Company Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Activities [ October 26, 2024 ]
Cleanup activities along the Tenryu River with RV business personnel, their families, and local residents.
Participants picked up litter by hand and transported it on the bed of the ATVs and ROVs.
Achievements Participants: 34; collected garbage:142 kg
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that use our products Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during cleanup activities the day after an All Japan Fireworks Competition
Company YAMAHA MARINE
Activities [ October 19, 2025 ]
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: 77
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during the marine cleanup at Yatsushiro Sea conducted by YAMAHA MARINE
Company YAMAHA MARINE
Activities [ October 24, 2025 ]
Conducted marine cleanup at Yatsushiro Sea.
Achievements Participants: 39
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during roadside cleanup activities around SUGO Co., Ltd.
Company Sugo Co., Ltd.
Activities [ November 11, 2024 ]
Cleanup activities on the road around Sugo Co., Ltd.
Achievements Participants: 24
Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken while participating in a beach cleanup campaign along the coastline of Yakumo Town
Company Yamaha Marine Hokkaido Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Activities [ June 1, 2025 ]
By collecting and disposing of plastic waste and other debris washed ashore along the coastline of Yakumo Town, the initiative aims to raise awareness of marine plastic waste issues and promote environmental conservation awareness.
Achievements Participants: 11
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of Yamaha Motor Powered Products employees taken after undergrowth clearing
Company Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Ltd.
Activities [ October 24, 2025 ]
In 2022, we carried out undergrowth clearing in the area (538 m2) where trees had been planted, helping promote the growth of the coastal disaster protection forest.
Achievements Participants: 10
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues

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.
YMUS
Activities [ Annual ]
Financial support related to access to and conservation of property for outdoor recreation purposes
Achievements Donated 250,000 dollars
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities in collaboration with Yamaha users Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Country
Company		 U.S.A.
YMUS
Activities [ April 27, 2024 ]
Volunteered in a large-scale environmental maintenance activity in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Achievements Participants: 50
Participants engaged in a variety of activities in the San Bernardino National Forest, including picking up garbage, removing weeds, watering native plants, and setting up wildlife protection measures.
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Country
Company		 U.S.A.
YMUS
Activities [ September, 2025 ]
Participated in National Public Lands Day, with more than 60 employees volunteering in California and Georgia. In collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and local organizations, activities included trail maintenance, facility repairs, and habitat restoration through planting.
Achievements Participants: over 60
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues

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

Group photo taken during tree-planting activities held in preparation for the annual tree-planting festival at YMCN
Country
Company		 China
YMCN
Activities [ March 9, 2024 ]
Tree planting activities were conducted by employees of Group companies including YMCN
Achievements Participants: 367
Planted 12 cherry blossom trees
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Employees engaged in tree-planting activities to raise environmental awareness at YPMV.
Country
Company		 Vietnam
YPMV
Activities [ March 29, 2024 ]
Raising environmental awareness through tree-planting.
Achievements Participants: 30
Planted over 500 trees
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during the beach cleanup activities conducted by YMCN
Country
Company		 China
YMCN
Activities [ September 19, 2025 ]
In collaboration with local marine environmental conservation organizations, Group company employees conducted beach cleanup activities. They were joined this year by employees from Yamaha Corporation.
Achievements Participants: 42
A total of 137 kg of marine debris was collected, including 438 pieces of Styrofoam, 234 plastic bottles, and 125 other plastic items
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Photo taken during the planting of 21,000 trees on land surrounding the factory as part of CSR activities
Country
Company		 India
IYM
Activities [ October 2024 ]
Announced an increase in investment in environmental activities as part of CSR initiatives aimed at contributing to society and the local community.
Achievements Planted 21,000 trees on land surrounding the factory.
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during the planting of mangrove seedlings in Indonesia to help build a sustainable society
Country
Company		 Indonesia
YIMM
Activities [ August 6, 2024 ]
Mangrove planting carried out in Indonesia to help build a sustainable society.
Achievements Participants: 30; planted 10,000 mangrove trees
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Collecting garbage at the beach clean-up campaign held in Sydney
Country
Company		 Australia
YMA
Activities [ July 2024 ]
Participated in a beach clean-up campaign held in Sydney.
Achievements Participants: 4
Conducted a beach clean-up activity together with volunteers from other organizations to raise awareness of marine plastics.
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of participants at the silvofishery tree-planting held in Indonesia
Country
Company		 Indonesia
YIMM
Activities [ July 2024 ]
Conducted with the aim of contributing to local communities, biodiversity, and carbon neutrality through silvofishery-style tree-planting that provides the benefits of both sustainable forestry and aquaculture.
Achievements Planted 600 mangrove trees.
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during the beach cleanup activities conducted by TYM in Rayong
Country
Company		 Thai
TYM
Activities [ March 24, 2025 ]
Beach cleanup activities were conducted in Rayong.
In collaboration with dealers and local communities, waste was collected from piers and coastal areas.
Achievements Participants: 38
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during the beach cleanup activities conducted by TYM in Phuket
Country
Company		 Thai
TYM
Activities [ May 10, 2025 ]
Beach cleanup activities were conducted in Phuket.
In cooperation with customers, dealers, and local communities, waste was collected from piers and coastal areas, contributing to the conservation of Thailand’s marine environment.
Achievements Participants: 45
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo taken during the beach cleanup activities conducted by TYM in Phang Nga
Country
Company		 Thai
TYM
Activities [ October, 2025 ]
Beach cleanup activities were conducted in Phang Nga.
Together with employees, dealers, and local residents, activities included coastal cleanup, creating habitats for hermit crabs, and releasing sea turtles.
Achievements Participants: 100
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of the participants in the project conducted by IYM
Country
Company		 India
IYM
Activities [ December, 10 2025 ]
This project carried out waste removal, embankment reinforcement, sandbar construction, water gate repairs, and erosion countermeasures
Achievements Restoration of Vadagal Lake in Sriperumbudur was completed and the lake was handed over to the local government
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of the participants in World Environment Day conducted by IYM
Country
Company		 India
IYM
Activities [ June, 5 2025 ]
In conjunction with World Environment Day, activities such as tree planting, environmental improvement proposal contests, and environmental quizzes were conducted around factories and headquarters from June 5 to 13
Achievements More than 250 trees were planted and more than 250 seedlings distributed
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of the participants in the tree planting conducted by IYM
Country
Company		 India
IYM
Activities [ June, 2025 ]
GROW GREEN was launched at the Chennai plant in June 2025 as an annual program in which trees are planted to commemorate the birthdays of employees
Achievements 1,444 trees planted during the period from June 2025 to April 2026
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of the participants in the beach cleanup activities conducted by YMRS in Shanghai
Country
Company		 China
YMRS
Activities [ September 19, 2025 ]
Beach cleanup activities were conducted in Shanghai
Achievements Participants: 6
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of the participants in the cleanup activities conducted by YMT
Country
Company		 Taiwan
YMT
Activities [ October 13, 2025 ]
Cleanup activities were conducted around the Hsinchu Plant
Activities were conducted to strengthen relationships with local communities, promote social contribution, and fulfill corporate social responsibility
Achievements Participants: 150
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of the participants in the tree planting activities conducted by YMVN
Country
Company		 Vietnam
YMVN
Activities [ October 18, 2025 ]
Tree planting activities were conducted jointly with Group companies in Thai Nguyen Province
Achievements 150 participants planted 2,000 trees
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of the participants from YREA in the cleanup activities
Country
Company		 Vietnam
YREA
Activities [ December, 14 2025 ]
Participated in cleanup activities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (organized by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Achievements Participants: 5
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues

Activity reports from Europe

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

Loading collected garbage onto Yamaha products at during the marine litter collection volunteer activity
Country
Company		 Portugal
YMENV
Activities [ May 30, 2024 ]
Participated in a volunteer-led initiative to collect marine litter.
Contributed to ecosystem conservation and raising environmental awareness.
Achievements Used Yamaha products to transport garbage along the coast, enabling faster and more efficient garbage collection.
Activities to protect the natural environment where our products are used Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues Activities that use our products
Constructing a new environmentally friendly fence at Yamaha Motor Portugal headquarters
Country
Company		 Portugal
YMENV
Activities [ June 18, 2024 ]
Protect wild plants in hazardous condition on the premises and conducted a cleanup of the surrounding area.
Achievements Participants: 35
Supported cleanup activities around the Yamaha Motor Portugal headquarters building and the park, and contributed to the construction of a new environmentally friendly fence.
Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues
Group photo of YMPT employees participating in the cleanup activities
Country
Company		 Portugal
YMPT
Activities [ June 8, 2025 ]
Coordinated cleanup activities were conducted in waters and coastal areas along the entire coastline of Portugal
Promoted local community participation and enabled the collection of large quantities of marine debris
Achievements Participants: 50
Activities that contribute to solving regional environmental issues

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