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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated 9 months ago

IQE, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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IQE, Inc., a leading provider of advanced semiconductor materials, is headquartered in the United States and operates across key regions including Europe and Asia. Founded in 1988, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the compound semiconductor industry, achieving significant milestones such as the development of innovative epitaxial wafer solutions. Specialising in products like indium phosphide and gallium nitride substrates, IQE's offerings are distinguished by their high performance and reliability, catering to sectors such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, and automotive. With a strong market position, IQE has garnered recognition for its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a preferred partner for global technology leaders.

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75

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

IQE, Inc.'s score of 75 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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IQE, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from IQE plc

IQE, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of IQE plc, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, IQE, Inc. has not publicly disclosed any reduction targets or specific climate initiatives. However, emissions data and climate strategies may be inherited from its parent company, IQE plc, which is involved in various sustainability initiatives. Given the absence of direct emissions data, it is important to note that IQE, Inc. is part of a corporate family that may have broader commitments to reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. The company’s climate strategy could potentially align with the initiatives and targets set by IQE plc, including any relevant Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments or other sustainability frameworks. In summary, while specific emissions data and reduction targets for IQE, Inc. are not available, the company is positioned within a corporate structure that may influence its climate commitments and performance.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
3,689,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
20,084,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
661,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is IQE, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. IQE, Inc.'s primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is IQE, Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for IQE, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

IQE, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

IQE, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 46% last year and decreased by approximately 21% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 3% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
100%

IQE, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

IQE, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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