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Cohu

Cohu, Inc., a leading provider of semiconductor test and inspection solutions, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Asia and Europe. Founded in 1957, Cohu has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry, focusing on advanced test handling, thermal management, and inspection systems. The company’s core products include automated test equipment and high-performance thermal solutions, which are distinguished by their reliability and efficiency. Cohu's commitment to innovation has led to notable achievements, including a strong market position in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. With a rich history of technological advancements, Cohu continues to drive excellence in semiconductor testing, ensuring high-quality performance for its global clientele.

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50

Industry Average

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Cohu's score of 50 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cohu's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cohu reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,979,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,688,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were about 11,865,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions each contributing equally to this total. Cohu has committed to engaging with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to establish near-term science-based emissions reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a timeframe set from 2023 to 2025. This commitment reflects Cohu's proactive approach to addressing climate change within the semiconductor industry, aiming to align its operations with global climate goals. The company has not yet disclosed specific long-term reduction targets or achieved net-zero commitments. However, their ongoing efforts to develop measurable targets indicate a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint in the coming years.

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Scope 1
450,999
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Scope 2
7,994,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cohu's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), 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 Cohu is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cohu is participating in some 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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