Sumco Corporation, a leading name in semiconductor machinery manufacturing, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia and North America. Founded in 1999, Sumco has established itself as a key player in the production of silicon wafers, essential components in the semiconductor industry.
The company is renowned for its high-quality products, including single crystal silicon wafers, which are pivotal for various electronic applications. Sumco's commitment to innovation and precision has positioned it as a trusted supplier for major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. With a focus on sustainability and advanced technology, Sumco continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a market leader in the semiconductor supply chain.
+4 vs industry average
Sumco’s score of 37 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sumco's reported carbon emissions
SUMCO, a leading semiconductor machinery manufacturer headquartered in Japan, is actively engaged in reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2024, SUMCO reported approximately 860,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, encompassing categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel.
SUMCO has established ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1+2) by 33% by 2030 compared to 2014 levels, with an ultimate goal of achieving 100% reduction (carbon neutrality) by 2050. Furthermore, SUMCO has set Science Based Targets (SBTi) aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. These targets include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year, and absolute Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Additionally, SUMCO commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
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Sumco’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
33% reduction in Scope 1
By 2030, reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1+2) by 33% compared with 2014 levels (2.5% annual reduction); and by 2050, reduce by 100% (carbon neut…
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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