Process industry companies must urgently combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The European Union has stepped up by implementing CO2 regulations that require industries to curb their carbon footprint.
With increasing global emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Yokogawa leverages its expertise in automation, data analytics, and energy optimization to support industries in their decarbonization initiatives.
In the context of decarbonization, Yokogawa partners with various industries to implement energy-efficient practices and technologies. By optimizing energy use and enhancing operational efficiency, Yokogawa assists organizations in reducing their carbon footprint. These efforts align with global goals for sustainability and net-zero targets, where accurate GHG accounting and reporting are crucial.
Looking toward the future, Yokogawa continues to innovate, aiming to provide more advanced solutions for energy optimization and carbon management. Our commitment to supporting industries in the transition to a low-carbon economy not only helps reduce GHG emissions but also sets a benchmark for industrial sustainability practices. By collaborating with industry partners, Yokogawa ensures that its solutions are practical and effective in real-world applications, making a significant impact on the global decarbonization effort.
Decarbonization in reality?
One of Yokogawa's notable contributions to the decarbonization effort is their Visual Mesa Energy Management System. This advanced platform facilitates real-time monitoring and optimization of energy consumption, enabling industries to minimize waste and enhance energy efficiency. The system's success in providing accurate carbon accounting and emissions monitoring has been validated by TÜV Rheinland, a leading provider of testing and certification services. TÜV Rheinland certified Visual Mesa's calculation methods as compliant with ISO 14064 and ISO 14068 standards, as well as the GHG Protocol, which are critical frameworks for GHG accounting and verification. This certification underscores Visual Mesa's reliability in supporting industries to accurately quantify and report their carbon footprint.

The Road to Net-Zero
Yokogawa's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions reflects a broader vision of a sustainable and resilient future. The company's journey towards net-zero involves a multi-faceted approach, including reducing their own operational carbon footprint, innovating technologies that enable clients to cut emissions, and participating in global sustainability initiatives.
Internally, Yokogawa has implemented a series of measures to reduce emissions from their operations. This includes optimizing energy use in their facilities, investing in renewable energy sources, and improving energy efficiency across their manufacturing processes. By setting ambitious targets for reducing their own GHG emissions, Yokogawa demonstrates a commitment to leading by example in the corporate world.
Externally, Yokogawa's innovations in automation and control systems empower industries to achieve significant reductions in energy consumption and emissions. For instance, their advanced measurement and control technologies enable precise monitoring of industrial processes, helping clients identify inefficiencies and optimize resource use. This not only contributes to reducing operational costs but also significantly lowers the carbon footprint of industrial operations.
Moreover, Yokogawa actively participates in global initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and climate action. They align their strategies with international frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13, which focuses on combating climate change. Through partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, Yokogawa contributes to a collective effort towards achieving global net-zero emissions.
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Energy Management
- Even with significant reductions on the cost of energy, energy is still typicall one-third of industrial facilities operating costs. Due to this, significant gains can be made by ensuring the efficient and effective use of energy whilst still achieving your production goals.
- Yokogawa provide a comprehensive array of energy measurement, analytics, control and financial optimization solutions. This covers the full scope of consulting, implementation, execution and support.
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Carbon Management Solution
We will tackle issues and collaborate with our customers to limit GHG emissions and shift to inexpensive, reliable, and sustainable energy using our original technology and know-how to achieve the goal of carbon neutral.
We contribute to the realization of a new recycling-oriented society that can coexist with the global environment.
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Enterprise Energy Management Services
A cloud-based energy management service that manages the energy consumption of utilities and energy processes without the need for extensive and expensive equipment modifications.
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Energy Monitoring
Improving manufacturing efficiency demands constant action. From uncovering operational waste to identifying areas for continuous improvement, we must always pursue a cycle of visualizing, analyzing, and solving energy saving challenges. Together, Yokogawa and KBC offer the solutions and services needed to overcome your energy monitoring challenges.
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Combustion Safety & Optimization
Yokogawa is proud to offer a single source solution to improve combustion safety and efficiency in fired heaters.
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Energy Efficiency
Whilst European businesses have been transforming to capture continuous, year-on-year, energy savings … deeper savings are required … requiring deeper digitalization of energy
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Hydrogen: Accelerating Net Zero and Energy Security
Yokogawa is transforming Europe to a new, data-driven and digitally-native energy system, powered by renewables; forging a more efficient path to net zero and energy security.
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Chemical
Chemical plants rely on continuous and batch production processes, each posing different requirements for a control system. A continuous process calls for a robust and stable control system that will not fail and cause the shutdown of a production line, whereas the emphasis with a batch process is on having a control system that allows great flexibility in making adjustments to formulas, procedures, and the like. Both kinds of systems need to be managed in available quality history of product, and to be able to execute non-routine operations. With its extensive product portfolio, experienced systems engineers, and global sales and service network, Yokogawa has a solution for every plant process.
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Renewable Energy
Renewable energy helps protect the environment and brings both society and industry closer to the goal of achieving sustainability. We provide solutions for renewable energy applications worldwide, thus contributing to the sustainable development goals. In 2024, Yokogawa strengthened its commitment to innovation in the energy transition by acquiring BaxEnergy, a global leader in renewable energy software solutions. BaxEnergy serves as the digital engine driving Yokogawa's renewable energy vision, specializing in asset performance management, energy control, and data analytics.
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News
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Press Release Jun 12, 2024 Yokogawa’s Visual MESA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management (VM-GEM) Validated Successfully as “Certified Calculation Method” by TÜV Rheinland Energy and Environment GmbH.
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Press Release Apr 16, 2024 Yokogawa and GridBeyond Conclude Investment and Strategic Partnership Agreements
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Press Release Feb 26, 2024 Yokogawa Releases OpreX Carbon Footprint Tracer to Support Decarbonization in the Process Manufacturing Industries
- In collaboration with SAP, a world's first product CO2 emissions management service for the process manufacturing industries -
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Press Release Feb 15, 2024 Yokogawa Provides Remote Operation/Monitoring System and Video Monitoring Solution for Japan's Largest Wind Farm
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Press Release Sep 25, 2023 Port of Rotterdam and Yokogawa Kick Off Study to Increase Energy and Resource Efficiency Across Industries
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