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Microchip Technology Sustainability Profile

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Microchip Technology Incorporated, commonly referred to as Microchip, is a leading provider of microcontroller and analogue semiconductors, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, USA. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry, with significant operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Microchip's core offerings include a diverse range of microcontrollers, digital signal controllers, and memory products, distinguished by their reliability and energy efficiency. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product portfolio and market reach. With a strong commitment to innovation, Microchip Technology continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for embedded control applications across various sectors, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Microchip Technology's score of 43 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

64%

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Microchip Technology's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Microchip Technology, headquartered in the US, reported total emissions of approximately 711,125,000 kg CO2e, comprising 271,442,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 439,683,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040. This commitment reflects a strategic approach to sustainability, with a near-term target of reducing emissions by 15% by 2023. Microchip's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their reported figures are independently verified. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
132,660,000
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Scope 2
169,666,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Microchip Technology's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Microchip Technology's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Microchip Technology's Location?

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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 Microchip Technology is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Microchip Technology's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
67%
Capital Goods
18%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Employee Commuting
5%
Business Travel
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Microchip Technology'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.

Microchip Technology 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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