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Semtech Corporation, a leading player in the semiconductor and related device manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1960, Semtech has established itself as a pioneer in developing innovative solutions for various sectors, including telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial applications.
The company is renowned for its advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, particularly in the areas of data communication and high-performance signal integrity. Semtech's unique product offerings, such as LoRa® technology for low-power wide-area networks, have positioned it as a key contributor to the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.
With a strong market presence and a commitment to research and development, Semtech continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the semiconductor industry.
-5 vs industry average
Semtech’s score of 43 is lower than 40% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
The Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Semtech, a US-based company in the Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing industry, reported a total of approximately 10.1 billion kg CO2e for fiscal year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For fiscal year 2023, total emissions were approximately 9.0 billion kg CO2e.
The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a goal of carbon neutrality by 2035. As a mid-term objective, Semtech aims to reduce its Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2029, using 2023 data as its baseline. Additionally, Semtech has a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment for net-zero emissions by 2050, although specific details regarding its status were not fully available.
Looking at historical data, Semtech reported approximately 9.6 billion kg CO2e for fiscal year 2022, with Scope 1 emissions at about 967,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 9,344,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 including business travel and employee commute. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 9.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 43,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 785,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 8.8 million kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were approximately 10.3 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 of about 52,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 of approximately 859,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of about 9.4 million kg CO2e. In 2018, Semtech reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 25.0 million kg CO2e. In 2017, Scope 1 emissions were around 43,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 12.9 million kg CO2e. In 2016, Scope 1 emissions were about 50,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 881,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were not fully detailed.
Semtech's disclosures indicate they are a direct reporter and do not cascade emissions data from a parent organisation.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Data year: 2024
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