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 figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 942,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 1,133,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 975,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 1,675,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 28,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 765,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions around 882,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for that year were about 793,000,000 kg CO2e. Sumco has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is actively engaged in climate initiatives within the semiconductor sector, aiming to enhance sustainability practices. As of February 2024, Sumco is classified as "Committed" to near-term targets, indicating a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint. However, it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Overall, Sumco's emissions data reflects significant activity in managing and reporting carbon emissions, with a focus on transparency and commitment to climate action in the semiconductor industry.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
