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Kulicke And Soffa Industries

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, often referred to as K&S, is a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and assembly equipment, headquartered in Singapore (SG). Founded in 1951, the company has established itself as a key player in the microelectronics industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. K&S is renowned for its innovative solutions in wire bonding, die bonding, and advanced packaging technologies, which are essential for the production of integrated circuits. Their commitment to precision and efficiency has positioned them as a trusted partner for major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Notable achievements include pioneering advancements in automated assembly processes, solidifying their market position as a frontrunner in the semiconductor equipment sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kulicke And Soffa Industries's score of 28 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kulicke And Soffa Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kulicke and Soffa Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,221,300 kg CO2e, comprising 433,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Over the years, Kulicke and Soffa has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 15,606,000 kg CO2e, with 1,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,872,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, emissions were significantly higher at approximately 49,670,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 590,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 14,667,000 kg CO2e. The company’s emissions data indicates a trend of decreasing Scope 1 emissions over the years, from 15,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 433,300 kg CO2e in 2023. However, Scope 2 emissions have varied, peaking in 2019 at 13,484,000 kg CO2e before stabilising in recent years. While Kulicke and Soffa has not set formal reduction targets, the company continues to monitor its carbon footprint as part of its commitment to sustainability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kulicke And Soffa Industries's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Kulicke And Soffa Industries is headquartered in SG, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Kulicke And Soffa Industries 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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