Advantest Corp
Advantest's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Advantest 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).
Advantest has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Advantest's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Advantest amounted to 44,390 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). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Advantest increased by 7.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Advantest's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Advantest's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Advantest were 2,480 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Advantest reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Advantest's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 47.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Advantest's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 28.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Advantest's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Advantest reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,590 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 41,910 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Advantest reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Advantest's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Advantest 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Advantest's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.08% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Advantest use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Advantest reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Advantest's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Advantest's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Advantest reported 2,471,460 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Advantest includes a breakdown across 11 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. a
Advantest's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Advantest's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Advantest reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,471,460 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 38.52% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 61.48% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Advantest reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Advantest's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 45.97%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Advantest's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.66%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Advantest disclose?
In 2023, Advantest reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Advantest's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Advantest's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,519,500 tCO₂e (61.48%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 881,840 tCO₂e (35.68%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 48,000 tCO₂e (1.94%)
Advantest's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Advantest’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Advantest reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,480 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,206 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Advantest's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Advantest's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Advantest reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.91 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Advantest rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Advantest ranked 6 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Advantest is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Advantest's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Advantest reported a total carbon footprint of 2,515,850 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.3% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Advantest's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.67%. a