Liteon
Lite-On Technology Corporation, commonly known as Liteon, is a leading global provider of innovative technology solutions headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Founded in 1975, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in the electronics industry, Liteon focuses on key business areas such as optoelectronics, storage devices, and power supplies. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Liteon offers a diverse range of core products, including LED lighting, solid-state drives (SSDs), and power management solutions. These products are distinguished by their energy efficiency and advanced technology, positioning Liteon as a trusted partner in the market. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the electronics sector and earning recognition for its contributions to sustainable technology.
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Liteon's score of 57 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Liteon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lite-On Technology Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 14,857,585 kg CO2e, comprising 6,713,430.3 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 141,874,155.1 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, their Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching about 13,063,175,502.5 kg CO2e, primarily driven by the use of sold products. Lite-On has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 58.8% by 2033 from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 63.8% per unit by 2034, also from a 2023 baseline. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 39% per million NT dollars of revenue by 2025, based on 2014 levels. Furthermore, they aim to achieve a 29% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of product sales by 2023, using 2016 as a reference year. Lite-On's long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2023 baseline. These initiatives reflect Lite-On's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,746,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000.0 |
| Scope 2 | 267,096,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000.0 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000.0 |
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