Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), headquartered in TW and operating in the electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. industry (31), has reported the following carbon emissions data:

For the reporting year 2024, TSMC's total global emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) were approximately 10.6 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.8 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 11.0 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 8.2 billion kg CO2e.

In 2023, global emissions stood at approximately 9.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1.6 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 10.2 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 7.6 billion kg CO2e.

TSMC has set long-term climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. Furthermore, TSMC overseas sites reached net zero emissions in Scope 1 and 2 between 2023 and 2025.

TSMC has also demonstrated a commitment to reducing the intensity of its emissions. For instance, by 2019, they had achieved a 65% reduction in fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions per unit of production, exceeding their 2020 reduction goal ahead of schedule. Additionally, TSMC aims to continue purchasing renewable energy, with plans for new wafer fabs after the 3nm process to have 20% of their energy consumption from renewable sources, with further increases based on availability in Taiwan.