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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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44

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Advantest's score of 44 is higher than 95% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 20,473,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 16,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by FY2030, using FY2018 as the baseline. Additionally, Advantest is committed to a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. In Japan, the 2023 emissions data indicates approximately 8,900,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Advantest's dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship. The company’s targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
4,093,000
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Scope 2
32,338,000
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0,000,000,000

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 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. Advantest is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Advantest is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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