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Yageo Corporation

Yageo Corporation, a leading global provider of passive components, is headquartered in Taiwan (TW) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1977, Yageo has established itself as a key player in the electronics industry, specialising in resistors, capacitors, and inductors. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to a diverse range of applications, including automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. Yageo's commitment to quality and technological advancement has positioned it as a trusted partner for manufacturers worldwide. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Yageo continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its status as a leader in the passive components sector.

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How does Yageo Corporation'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.

37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Yageo Corporation's score of 37 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yageo Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Yageo Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,947,200 kg CO2e, comprising 13,716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 275,756,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 74,110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, where in 2022, they were about 3,915,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Yageo's total emissions were approximately 34,621,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,915,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at approximately 342,299,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 41,396,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes since 2021, where total emissions were around 41,108,200 kg CO2e, including 4,653,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 406,429,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 33,378,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite the increasing emissions, Yageo has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to report its emissions data, which is essential for transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.

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3,065,000
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Scope 2
354,843,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yageo Corporation's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Yageo Corporation is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yageo Corporation 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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