Advantech Co Ltd
Advantech's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Advantech completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Advantech has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Advantech's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Advantech amounted to 31,469.699 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Advantech decreased by 9.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Advantech's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Advantech's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Advantech were 3,228.278 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Advantech reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Advantech's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 49.64%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Advantech's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.98%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Advantech's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Advantech reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,638.341 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 28,241.421 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
What methodology does Advantech use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Advantech reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Advantech's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Advantech's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Advantech reported 976,458.123 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Advantech includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Advantech's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Advantech's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Advantech reported total Scope 3 emissions of 976,458.123 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 25.8% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.2% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Advantech's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.25%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Advantech disclose?
In 2023, Advantech reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Advantech's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Advantech's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 716,553.05 tCOâ‚‚e (73.38%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 234,964.735 tCOâ‚‚e (24.06%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 8,550.586 tCOâ‚‚e (0.88%)
Advantech's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Advantech's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Advantech reported a total carbon footprint of 1,007,927.822 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.12% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Advantech's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.8%.