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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

How does Tokyo Electron's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

2

Industry Benchmark

Tokyo Electron's score of 70 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tokyo Electron's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tokyo Electron 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 14,311,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040, a decade earlier than their previous target of 2050. To achieve this, Tokyo Electron has established several reduction targets: a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, and a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per wafer processed by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline. The company is also committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 2% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. These initiatives reflect Tokyo Electron's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts within the semiconductor industry.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
8,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
140,000,000
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
3,491,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tokyo Electron's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tokyo Electron is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Tokyo Electron 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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