United Microelectronics
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), is a leading player in the semiconductor industry, specialising in advanced integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing. Founded in 1980, UMC has established itself as a pioneer in the foundry sector, providing a diverse range of services including wafer fabrication and design support for various applications. With operational facilities across Asia, including Singapore and China, UMC is renowned for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to innovation. The company offers a broad portfolio of products, such as logic, mixed-signal, and RF ICs, distinguished by their high performance and reliability. UMC's strategic focus on customer collaboration and sustainable practices has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the global semiconductor market, achieving significant milestones in process technology and production capacity.
DitchCarbon Score
How does United Microelectronics'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.
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Industry Benchmark
United Microelectronics's score of 50 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
United Microelectronics's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,020,000 kg CO2e, comprising 509,555,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,636,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,893,167,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects UMC's ongoing commitment to sustainability within the semiconductor industry. UMC has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to decrease its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 12.3% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company's emissions per unit of product have shown variability over the years, with a reported GHG emissions intensity of approximately 9,360 kg CO2e per wafer area in 2023. UMC's proactive approach to climate commitments underscores its dedication to reducing environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving industry.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 628,535,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,222,602,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 443,895,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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United Microelectronics is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
