Foxconn (Far East) Limited
Foxconn (Far East) Limited, headquartered in Kentucky, is a prominent player in the electronics manufacturing industry. Founded in 1974, the company has established itself as a leading provider of contract manufacturing services, specialising in the production of consumer electronics, computer components, and telecommunications equipment. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, Foxconn is renowned for its innovative manufacturing solutions and commitment to quality. The company’s core offerings include assembly services for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices, distinguished by their efficiency and scalability. Foxconn's strategic partnerships with global tech giants have solidified its market position, making it a key contributor to the supply chains of leading brands. Notable achievements include its role in the production of Apple's iPhone, showcasing its capability to meet high-demand manufacturing needs while maintaining rigorous standards.
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Industry Average
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Foxconn (Far East) Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Foxconn (Far East) Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,410,149,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, 152,601,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 102,140,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data indicates a significant reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from energy consumption, as reflected in the high Scope 2 figures. Comparatively, in 2019, the company recorded emissions of about 8,335,373,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, 117,384,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, and 102,140,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. This shows a reduction in Scope 2 emissions by approximately 2,925,224,000 kg CO2e from 2019 to 2020, highlighting a positive trend in their climate impact. Despite these figures, Foxconn has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests that while the company is making progress in emissions reduction, there is room for more structured commitments to enhance its climate action framework.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | 117,384,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,335,373,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 102,140,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Foxconn (Far East) Limited 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.
