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Cohu

Cohu, Inc., a leading provider of semiconductor test and inspection solutions, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Asia and Europe. Founded in 1957, Cohu has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry, focusing on advanced test handling, thermal management, and inspection systems. The company’s core products include automated test equipment and high-performance thermal solutions, which are distinguished by their reliability and efficiency. Cohu's commitment to innovation has led to notable achievements, including a strong market position in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. With a rich history of technological advancements, Cohu continues to drive excellence in semiconductor testing, ensuring high-quality performance for its global clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

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42

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Cohu's score of 42 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cohu's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cohu, headquartered in the United States, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,865,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,186,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 11,186,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which total 11,865,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Cohu's emissions were about 10,760,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,760,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions also at 10,760,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Cohu has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed. The company is actively working towards setting long-term targets and has not yet committed to a net-zero goal. Cohu operates within the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Overall, Cohu's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, with a commitment to transparency in reporting and a focus on future reduction initiatives.

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Scope 1
450,999
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,994,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cohu'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. Cohu is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Cohu 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.

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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