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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.

29

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Yageo Corporation's score of 29 is higher than 95% 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 289,472,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 275,756,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of approximately 74,110,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Yageo has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2021 to 2023, the company achieved a significant reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, decreasing from approximately 411,082,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to about 289,472,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This represents a reduction of approximately 121,610,000 kg CO2e, highlighting Yageo's efforts to enhance its sustainability practices. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Yageo's ongoing initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and minimising its environmental impact. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which has decreased from 0.222 in 2020 to 0.082 in 2023, indicating a more efficient operation relative to its revenue.

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19,874,000
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Scope 2
186,803,000
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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 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. Yageo Corporation is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yageo Corporation 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.

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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