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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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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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Kulicke And Soffa Industries's score of 28 is higher than 84% 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 17,213,300 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 Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Over the years, Kulicke and Soffa has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of 590,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 14,667,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions by 2023. Despite these achievements, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by the company. Kulicke and Soffa's commitment to sustainability is evident through its ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although further initiatives or targets have not been publicly disclosed. Overall, Kulicke and Soffa Industries continues to focus on its emissions management, reflecting a growing awareness of climate impact within the semiconductor industry.

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24,323,000
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25,100
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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 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. 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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