Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Incorporated, commonly referred to as Microchip, is a leading provider of microcontroller and analogue semiconductors, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, USA. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry, with significant operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Microchip's core offerings include a diverse range of microcontrollers, digital signal controllers, and memory products, distinguished by their reliability and energy efficiency. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product portfolio and market reach. With a strong commitment to innovation, Microchip Technology continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for embedded control applications across various sectors, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Microchip Technology'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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Industry Benchmark
Microchip Technology's score of 38 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Microchip Technology's reported carbon emissions
Microchip Technology, headquartered in the US, reported its carbon emissions data for 2022, revealing significant figures across various scopes. The company emitted approximately 424,370,030 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 282,119,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions totalled around 1,082,803,180 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. Despite these figures, Microchip Technology has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action. The company is currently focusing on transparency in its emissions reporting, as evidenced by its participation in the CDP Climate Change programme. Overall, while Microchip Technology has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 169,666,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 132,660,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Microchip Technology is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
