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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated 9 months ago

Transphorm, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Transphorm, Inc., a leading innovator in the power semiconductor industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a pioneer in gallium nitride (GaN) technology, focusing on high-performance power conversion solutions. With major operational regions across North America and Asia, Transphorm is dedicated to enhancing energy efficiency in various applications, including data centres, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. The company's core products, such as GaN power devices, stand out for their superior efficiency and compact design, enabling significant reductions in energy loss and thermal management. Transphorm's commitment to advancing power conversion technology has positioned it as a key player in the market, with notable achievements in partnerships and product certifications that underscore its reputation for quality and innovation.

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How does Transphorm, Inc.'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.

66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Transphorm, Inc.'s score of 66 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Transphorm, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Renesas Electronics Corporation

Transphorm, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, which influences its climate commitments and reporting. Transphorm's climate initiatives and reduction targets are inherited from Renesas Electronics Corporation, which operates at a cascade level of 1. However, specific reduction targets or achievements from Renesas have not been detailed in the available data. As a subsidiary, Transphorm aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by Renesas, which may include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate-related frameworks. Nonetheless, without explicit emissions data or reduction targets from Transphorm itself, the company's individual climate commitments remain unclear. In summary, while Transphorm, Inc. is part of a larger corporate family with potential climate initiatives, specific emissions data and reduction targets are not currently available.

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20232024
Scope 1
156,403,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
647,660,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,694,258,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Transphorm, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Transphorm, Inc.'s primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Transphorm, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Transphorm, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Transphorm, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Transphorm, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 13% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 66% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 80% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
80%
Capital Goods
11%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
7%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Transphorm, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Transphorm, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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