Wafer Works
Wafer Works Corporation, commonly referred to as Wafer Works, is a leading player in the semiconductor industry, headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a key provider of high-quality silicon wafers and related services, catering to a diverse range of applications in electronics and optoelectronics. With a strong operational presence across Asia and beyond, Wafer Works is renowned for its advanced manufacturing processes and commitment to innovation. The company’s core offerings include polished wafers, epitaxial wafers, and other specialised products that stand out for their precision and reliability. Wafer Works has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that have solidified its market position. As a trusted supplier, the company continues to drive advancements in semiconductor technology, contributing to the evolving landscape of the electronics industry.
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Wafer Works's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wafer Works reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,868,770 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 60,904,320 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 5,066,940 kg CO2e, with 1,357,220 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, Wafer Works' emissions were approximately 71,602,860 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 7,999,470 kg CO2e from Scope 1, with Scope 3 emissions at about 8,778,090 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2023, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to lowering its carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, Wafer Works has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction goals suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the semiconductor industry context.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,505,890 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 62,034,910 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Wafer Works 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.
