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Iqe

Iqe, also known as IQE plc, is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor materials, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1988, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in the development and manufacturing of compound semiconductor wafers, Iqe serves diverse industries such as telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics. With a commitment to innovation, Iqe has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering developments in 5G technology and photonics. Their core products, which include epitaxial wafers and advanced materials, are distinguished by their high performance and reliability. Recognised for its market leadership, Iqe continues to drive advancements in semiconductor technology, positioning itself as a vital player in the global electronics supply chain.

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Iqe's score of 66 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Iqe's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, IQE plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,603,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 22,180,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The breakdown of emissions for 2023 includes Scope 1 emissions at about 2,757,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 15,068,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 1,779,000 kg CO2e. IQE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, IQE plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities by 55% by 2030. By 2028, IQE aims for 85% of its suppliers and 60% of its customers to have science-based targets in place. Long-term, IQE is committed to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, and processing of sold products by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect IQE's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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202120222023
Scope 1
3,689,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
20,084,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
1,818,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iqe's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Iqe is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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