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 emissions. The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 5,066,940 kg CO2e, which included 1,357,220 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, Wafer Works emitted around 71,602,860 kg CO2e in total, with 7,999,470 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 71,602,860 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside 8,778,090 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have committed to any formal climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. However, the ongoing monitoring and reporting of emissions across all scopes reflect a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. Overall, Wafer Works continues to navigate its carbon footprint with a focus on emissions from direct operations and energy consumption, while also acknowledging the importance of supply chain emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,142,680 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 62,040,990 | 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 committed to any 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.
