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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wolf Speed reported total carbon emissions of approximately 307,916,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 355,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 113,683,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 307,915,772,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are primarily driven by the use of sold products. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 300,920,068 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 309,299,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 96,349,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a growing carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain. Wolf Speed has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context, as many companies are increasingly adopting science-based targets to align with global climate goals. Overall, while Wolf Speed's emissions data highlights the scale of their carbon footprint, the lack of defined reduction strategies may impact their long-term sustainability efforts.
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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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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.
