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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

45

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.

45

Industry Benchmark

Yageo Corporation's score of 45 is higher than 71% 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 137,160,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 339,843,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (with a market-based total of 275,756,000 kg CO2e), and 74,110,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 3,915,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 342,299,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Yageo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030, and similarly, a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to convert 30% of the electricity consumption at its Kaohsiung Dashe Factory to green power before December 2024. Long-term, Yageo has committed to achieving a 100% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Yageo's ongoing initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the electronics manufacturing sector.

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Scope 1
3,075,000
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Scope 2
291,635,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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
Reduction Actions

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