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 score of 32 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sumco Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,109,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 33,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 942,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,133,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing its carbon footprint within the semiconductor industry. Over the years, Sumco has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its emissions, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. As of February 2024, the company has committed to near-term targets but has not set a net-zero goal. The absence of long-term targets indicates a need for further clarity on their future climate strategies. In 2022, Sumco's total emissions were about 1,675,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined at approximately 793,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 882,000,000 kg CO2e. This data suggests a trend in emissions management, although the lack of specific reduction initiatives makes it challenging to assess the effectiveness of their climate commitments. Overall, while Sumco is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, further transparency regarding specific reduction targets and strategies would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 764,406,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | - | 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 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 |
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Sumco is participating in some 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.