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Visual Photonics Epitaxy

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Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co., Ltd. (VPEC), headquartered in Taiwan, is a leading player in the semiconductor industry, specialising in advanced epitaxial growth technologies. Founded in 2001, VPEC has established itself as a key provider of high-quality compound semiconductor materials, particularly for optoelectronic applications. With a strong operational presence in Asia and beyond, VPEC focuses on delivering unique products such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers, which are essential for high-performance devices in telecommunications and LED lighting. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner for major global manufacturers, earning recognition for its contributions to the development of cutting-edge photonic technologies.

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Visual Photonics Epitaxy's score of 22 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Visual Photonics Epitaxy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Visual Photonics Epitaxy, headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,537,330 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside 2,680,760 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions from 2,655,690 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions also rose from 15,147,890 kg CO2e in the previous year. The company has set ambitious long-term reduction targets, aiming to limit its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to 8,000 metric tons CO2e by 2040. This represents a significant reduction of approximately 47% from current levels, achieved through the implementation of renewable energy initiatives and energy storage solutions. Visual Photonics Epitaxy's commitment to sustainability is evident in its proactive approach to managing carbon emissions, although it currently does not disclose specific targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are solely attributed to Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co., Ltd.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Visual Photonics Epitaxy's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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. This request for Visual Photonics Epitaxy is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Visual Photonics Epitaxy is not participating in any 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
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UN Global Compact
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