Imec, officially known as Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre, is a leading research and innovation hub headquartered in Belgium (BE). Founded in 1984, Imec has established itself as a pioneer in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and North America. The organisation focuses on advanced semiconductor technology, smart electronics, and healthcare solutions, offering unique services that bridge the gap between academia and industry. Imec's commitment to innovation has led to notable achievements, including collaborations with major tech companies and contributions to cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and photonics. With its strong market position, Imec continues to drive advancements in microelectronics, making it a key player in shaping the future of technology.
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In 2023, Imec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,013,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 10,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 20,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 90,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, business travel contributed about 3,478,000 kg CO2e, while downstream transportation and distribution accounted for approximately 5,535,000 kg CO2e. Imec has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for CO2 neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. Additionally, the organisation has established near-term targets to halve emissions from heating gases by 2025, using 2015 as a baseline. This includes a goal to reduce CO2-eq contributions from 10,300 kg in 2018 to 5,150 kg by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives reflect Imec's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 10,281,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 9,840,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 9,322,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Imec is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.