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Foxconn

Foxconn Technology Group, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., is a leading multinational electronics manufacturer headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Founded in 1974, Foxconn has established itself as a pivotal player in the global technology supply chain, with major operational regions spanning China, the United States, and several countries across Europe and Asia. Specialising in the design and manufacturing of electronic products, Foxconn is renowned for its assembly of devices for prominent brands, including Apple, Sony, and Microsoft. The company’s unique capabilities in high-volume production and advanced manufacturing technologies have positioned it as a key partner in the electronics industry. With a strong market presence, Foxconn continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in innovation and efficiency within the sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Foxconn's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

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

Foxconn's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Foxconn's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Foxconn reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,679,235,180 kg CO2e, which includes 258,108,180 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and significant Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services amounting to 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e. Foxconn has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect Foxconn's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
2,125,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Foxconn'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. Foxconn is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Foxconn 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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