Sumco
Sumco Corporation, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia and North America. Founded in 1999, Sumco has established itself as a key manufacturer of silicon wafers, essential components in the production of integrated circuits and other electronic devices. The company is renowned for its high-quality products, including single crystal silicon wafers, which are distinguished by their superior purity and performance. Sumco's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted partner for major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. With a strong market presence and a focus on advanced technology, Sumco continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the semiconductor supply chain.
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Sumco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumco Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,109,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 942,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,133,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass significant categories such as purchased goods and services (about 609,000,000,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 319,000,000,000 kg CO2e). For the previous year, 2022, Sumco's emissions in Japan were reported at approximately 434,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, while Scope 3 emissions were about 882,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a growing trend in emissions, particularly in Scope 3 categories. Sumco has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to achieve a 33% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2014 levels, with a long-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Additionally, under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Sumco has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year, and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect Sumco's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the semiconductor industry, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 990,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 5,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 |
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