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GlobalWafers Co

GlobalWafers Co., a leading player in the semiconductor industry, is headquartered in Taiwan (TW) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 2018, the company has quickly established itself as a key manufacturer of silicon wafers, essential components in the production of integrated circuits and solar cells. GlobalWafers offers a diverse range of products, including standard and customised silicon wafers, which are distinguished by their high purity and precision. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the global market, catering to the growing demands of the electronics and renewable energy sectors. With significant milestones in production capacity and technological advancements, GlobalWafers continues to solidify its reputation as a frontrunner in the semiconductor supply chain.

DitchCarbon Score

How does GlobalWafers Co'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.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

GlobalWafers Co's score of 14 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29%

GlobalWafers Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, GlobalWafers Co, headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 22,043,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 358,071,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached about 237,502,210 kg CO2e, with notable contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 231,387,050 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (around 7,063,030 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, GlobalWafers has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the semiconductor industry, where emissions management is increasingly critical. Overall, while GlobalWafers has made strides in transparency regarding their emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate action framework.

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2018
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
2,492,300

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GlobalWafers Co's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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. GlobalWafers Co 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.

GlobalWafers Co 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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