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Advantest

Advantest Corporation, a leading provider of automated test equipment (ATE), is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1954, Advantest has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor and electronics industries, focusing on test solutions for integrated circuits and system-on-chip devices. The company’s core offerings include advanced semiconductor test systems, memory test solutions, and software for data analysis, all designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy in testing processes. Advantest is renowned for its innovative technologies, such as the V93000 platform, which delivers high-performance testing capabilities. With a strong market position, Advantest continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global electronics supply chain.

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60

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

Advantest's score of 60 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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Advantest's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Advantest Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 20,473,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 65,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 27,500,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050. Additionally, Advantest has established a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by FY2026, compared to FY2018 levels. For Scope 3 emissions, Advantest has committed to a 15% reduction by FY2030, reflecting a comprehensive approach to managing its carbon footprint across all scopes. The company’s targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which endorses their commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Advantest's proactive stance on climate action demonstrates its dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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32,338,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Advantest'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 Advantest is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Advantest is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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

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