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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.

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35

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 35 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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Kulicke And Soffa Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kulicke and Soffa Industries reported carbon emissions of approximately 17,790,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 433,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for this year. In 2022, their emissions were about 13,872,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 1,814,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. Over the years, Kulicke and Soffa has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 590,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 14,667,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in their carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the company. Kulicke and Soffa's commitment to sustainability is evident through their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions across all relevant scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. The company continues to focus on improving its environmental performance in alignment with industry standards.

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Industry emissions intensity

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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 very low 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. This request for Kulicke And Soffa Industries is in SG, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kulicke And Soffa Industries 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.

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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