Semtech
Semtech Corporation, a leading player in the semiconductor and related device manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1960, Semtech has established itself as a pioneer in developing innovative solutions for various sectors, including telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial applications.
The company is renowned for its advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, particularly in the areas of data communication and high-performance signal integrity. Semtech's unique product offerings, such as LoRa® technology for low-power wide-area networks, have positioned it as a key contributor to the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.
With a strong market presence and a commitment to research and development, Semtech continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the semiconductor industry.
-6 vs industry average
Semtech’s score of 42 is lower than 42% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 23% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Semtech's reported carbon emissions
Semtech, a US-based semiconductor and related device manufacturing company, reported a total of approximately 9.73 million kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the year 2023, Semtech reported total emissions of approximately 8.83 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 756,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4.21 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3.86 million kg CO2e. Business travel accounted for approximately 419,000 kg CO2e within Scope 3. In 2022, Semtech's emissions totalled approximately 11.33 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 967,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 9.34 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for this year included approximately 972,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 2.92 million kg CO2e from employee commute, and 3.45 million kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution. The company has set a long-term goal to be carbon neutral by 2035. As a mid-term objective, Semtech aims to reduce its Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2029, using 2023 data as its baseline. Semtech also has a commitment for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Previously, Semtech had a commitment related to net-zero, but this commitment was removed as of July 2023.
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Semtech’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2029
90% reduction in Scope 2
Our goal to be carbon neutral by 2035 By 2029, our mid-term goal is to reduce our Scope 2 emissions by 90% We have compiled data from 2023 t…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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