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Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), is a prominent player in the semiconductor industry, specialising in the manufacturing of advanced integrated circuits. Founded in 1994, VIS has established itself as a key provider of foundry services, catering to a diverse range of applications including consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications. With a strong operational presence across Asia, VIS is renowned for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality. The company offers a unique portfolio of products, including CMOS image sensors and power management ICs, which are distinguished by their reliability and performance. Over the years, VIS has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for leading technology firms.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation'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.

25

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation's score of 25 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (headquartered in Taiwan) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 911,800,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 341,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 570,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 945,600,000 kg CO2e, consisting of about 424,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 521,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Over the years, Vanguard has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with the highest recorded emissions in 2018 at approximately 787,600,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Vanguard's emissions data reflects its operational impact on climate change, and while the company has not set formal reduction targets, the ongoing monitoring of emissions is crucial for future sustainability efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation'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.

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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. Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation 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.

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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