KIOXIA Corporation Sustainability Profile
KIOXIA Corporation, formerly known as Toshiba Memory Corporation, is a leading player in the global semiconductor industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 2017, KIOXIA has quickly positioned itself as a pioneer in flash memory and storage solutions, serving diverse markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company specialises in NAND flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs), offering innovative products that enhance data storage efficiency and performance. KIOXIA's commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in memory technology, making its offerings unique in a competitive landscape. With a strong market presence, KIOXIA has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of cutting-edge 3D NAND technology. This positions the company as a key contributor to the evolution of data storage, catering to the growing demands of consumers and enterprises alike.
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Industry Benchmark
KIOXIA Corporation's score of 27 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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KIOXIA Corporation, headquartered in Japan, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Kioxia Holdings Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. As of now, KIOXIA Corporation has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. There are no documented science-based targets (SBTi) or other climate pledges that detail their approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Given the absence of direct emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is important to note that KIOXIA Corporation's climate strategy may be informed by the broader commitments of its parent company, Kioxia Holdings Corporation. However, specific details regarding these commitments or any inherited emissions data from Kioxia Holdings Corporation have not been disclosed. In summary, KIOXIA Corporation is currently lacking specific emissions data and reduction targets, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 651,900,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,713,400,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,544,031,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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KIOXIA Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
KIOXIA Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 43% last year and increased by approximately 43% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 72% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.
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KIOXIA Corporation'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.
KIOXIA Corporation 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.
