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GlobalWafers Co

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GlobalWafers Co., a leading player in the semiconductor industry, is headquartered in Taiwan (TW) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 2018, the company has quickly established itself as a key manufacturer of silicon wafers, essential components in the production of integrated circuits and solar cells. GlobalWafers offers a diverse range of products, including standard and customised silicon wafers, which are distinguished by their high purity and precision. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the global market, catering to the growing demands of the electronics and renewable energy sectors. With significant milestones in production capacity and technological advancements, GlobalWafers continues to solidify its reputation as a frontrunner in the semiconductor supply chain.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

GlobalWafers Co's score of 39 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GlobalWafers Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GlobalWafers Co., headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,819,700 kg CO2e, which includes 551,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,268,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with approximately 273,848,549 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services, alongside other categories such as downstream leased assets (4,776,586 kg CO2e) and employee commute (296,936 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, GlobalWafers' total emissions were about 50,893,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,428,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 48,465,100 kg CO2e. The substantial difference in total emissions between 2022 and 2023 indicates a significant reduction in emissions, particularly in Scope 2. The company is a current subsidiary of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., and its emissions data is cascaded from this parent organization. Notably, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges reported, and the company does not currently participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate initiatives. Overall, GlobalWafers Co. demonstrates a commitment to monitoring and reporting its carbon emissions, although further details on specific reduction initiatives or targets are not available.

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Scope 1
16,999,000
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000,000
Scope 2
8,655,678,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GlobalWafers Co's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 GlobalWafers Co is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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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