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Socionext Inc.

Socionext Inc., a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, is headquartered in Japan and operates across key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2015, the company has quickly established itself in the semiconductor industry, focusing on system-on-chip (SoC) design and development, as well as custom ASIC solutions. Socionext's core offerings include high-performance imaging processors, video processing solutions, and secure microcontrollers, all distinguished by their innovative architecture and energy efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including collaborations with major technology firms and recognition for its contributions to the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. With a commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology, Socionext Inc. continues to strengthen its market position as a trusted partner in the semiconductor landscape.

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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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

Socionext Inc.'s score of 59 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Socionext Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Socionext Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,534,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 236,150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,788,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,437,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has shown a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, disclosing data for all three scopes. In 2022, the emissions were approximately 22,373,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 9,573,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,639,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions in 2023 compared to 2022, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable. For 2021, the emissions were approximately 18,473,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,875,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,522,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The data shows a trend of increasing emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 1. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Socionext Inc. continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. The company’s headquarters in Japan positions it within a region increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction efforts.

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Scope 1
318,000
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Scope 2
6,971,000
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Scope 3
246,765,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Socionext Inc.'s primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), 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 Socionext Inc. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Socionext Inc. 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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