Tokyo Electron
Tokyo Electron Limited, commonly referred to as TEL, is a leading player in the semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing equipment industry. Headquartered in Japan, TEL operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America, providing innovative solutions that drive technological advancement. Founded in 1963, Tokyo Electron has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering developments in photolithography and etching technologies. The company’s core products encompass a wide range of equipment for semiconductor fabrication, including deposition systems and cleaning tools, distinguished by their precision and efficiency. With a strong market position, TEL is recognised for its commitment to research and development, consistently delivering cutting-edge technologies that meet the evolving needs of the electronics industry. Its reputation for quality and innovation has solidified its status as a trusted partner for manufacturers worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
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Tokyo Electron's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tokyo Electron Limited reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 14,333,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 22,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 14,333,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by FY2030 from a FY2018 baseline. Additionally, Tokyo Electron has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per wafer processed by FY2030, using FY2021 as a baseline. The company has also established a medium-term goal to reduce per-wafer CO2 emissions by 30% by FY2031 compared to FY2014 levels. In terms of regional performance, in Japan for 2023, the company reported 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 144,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the semiconductor industry, aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 146,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,651,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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