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.
How does Wolf Speed'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.
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.
Wolf Speed's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Wolf Speed reported total carbon emissions of approximately 355,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 113,683,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 307,915,772,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were about 309,299,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also rose from 96,349,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions saw a slight increase from 300,920,068,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Wolf Speed's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and the organisation has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Wolf Speed's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of their carbon footprint, indicating potential areas for improvement in supply chain management and product lifecycle emissions.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
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 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 168,500,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
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.
Wolf Speed 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.