Wolf Speed
Wolf Speed, officially known as Wolfspeed, Inc., is a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself as a pioneer in wide bandgap semiconductor technology, particularly in silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) materials. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, Wolfspeed focuses on delivering high-performance power and radio frequency (RF) solutions. The company’s core products include SiC power devices, RF components, and materials, which are renowned for their efficiency and reliability in demanding applications. Wolfspeed's commitment to sustainability and performance has positioned it as a key player in the electric vehicle, renewable energy, and telecommunications sectors. Notable achievements include significant advancements in energy efficiency and a strong market presence, making Wolfspeed a trusted name in the semiconductor landscape.
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Wolf Speed's score of 33 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wolf Speed's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wolf Speed reported total carbon emissions of approximately 307,915,772,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 355,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 131,919,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 307,915,772,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, indicating a growing operational footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 300,920,068,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 309,299,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 110,418,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a consistent rise in emissions across all scopes over the years, with Scope 3 emissions being particularly substantial. Wolf Speed has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context, particularly as global pressure mounts for companies to address climate change proactively. Overall, while Wolf Speed's emissions data highlights their operational scale, the lack of defined reduction targets may impact their sustainability reputation and alignment with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 146,900 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 168,500 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Wolf Speed 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.
