Darfon Electronics Corp

Common Name
Darfon Electronics
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
N/A
Ticker
8163
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Darfon Electronics Corp. is a prominent manufacturer and supplier within the electronics industry, specializing in the production of precision components and modules. The company plays a crucial role ...

Darfon Electronics's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Darfon Electronics 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).

Darfon Electronics has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind Darfon Electronics’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Darfon Electronics's Sustainability Report 2023
a. Darfon Electronics's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Darfon Electronics's Annual Report 2022
b. Darfon Electronics's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Darfon Electronics's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Darfon Electronics amounted to 55,360.936 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 Darfon Electronics decreased by 10.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Darfon Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-3%-23%-12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Darfon Electronics's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Darfon Electronics were 3,593.053 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Darfon Electronics reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Darfon Electronics's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Darfon Electronics's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Darfon Electronics's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Darfon Electronics reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51,767.883 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Darfon Electronics reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Darfon Electronics's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 40.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Darfon Electronics's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.15% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Darfon Electronics use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Darfon Electronics reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Darfon Electronics's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Darfon Electronics's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Darfon Electronics reported 154,943.187 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 Darfon Electronics includes a breakdown across 10 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

Darfon Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Darfon Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Darfon Electronics reported total Scope 3 emissions of 154,943.187 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 51.77% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.23% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Darfon Electronics's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Darfon Electronics disclose?

In 2023, Darfon Electronics reported emissions for 10 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 Darfon Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Darfon Electronics's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 71,519.178 tCO₂e (46.16%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 42,436.729 tCO₂e (27.39%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 9,245.011 tCO₂e (5.97%)

Darfon Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(27.4%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(6.0%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(46.2%)

Insights into Darfon Electronics’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Darfon Electronics reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,593.053 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 841 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Darfon Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CUILSTWMNCCCareer Technology MFGYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 321Scope 1 Intensity: 41.50 tCO2e/$MPan-International IndustrialYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 854Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MChin-Poon IndustrialYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,389 tCO2eRevenue: $M 546Scope 1 Intensity: 13.53 tCO2e/$MTXCYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 354Scope 1 Intensity: 10.41 tCO2e/$MApex InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 412Scope 1 Intensity: 29.00 tCO2e/$MJentech Precision IndustrialYear: 2023Scope 1: 433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 393Scope 1 Intensity: 1.10 tCO2e/$MEverlight ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 582Scope 1 Intensity: 1.74 tCO2e/$MInnoluxYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,609Scope 1 Intensity: 11.95 tCO2e/$MHannstar DisplayYear: 2023Scope 1: 18,665 tCO2eRevenue: $M 403Scope 1 Intensity: 46.35 tCO2e/$MUUUnitech Printed Circuit BoardYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 567Scope 1 Intensity: 7.47 tCO2e/$MLotesYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 882Scope 1 Intensity: 3.89 tCO2e/$MRadiant Opto-ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,581 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,437Scope 1 Intensity: 1.80 tCO2e/$MIIITEQYear: 2023Scope 1: 59,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 818Scope 1 Intensity: 73.26 tCO2e/$MLLLARGAN PrecisionYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,672 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,592Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MEnnostarYear: 2023Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 51.54 tCO2e/$MSSSyncmold EnterpriseYear: 2023Scope 1: 32 tCO2eRevenue: $M 286Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MFoxconn Interconnect TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,158 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,798Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MTTTaiwan PCB TechvestYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 617Scope 1 Intensity: 19.80 tCO2e/$MWWWalsin TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,207 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,069Scope 1 Intensity: 5.81 tCO2e/$MGold Circuit ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 49,830 tCO2eRevenue: $M 979Scope 1 Intensity: 50.88 tCO2e/$MFlexium InterconnectYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,067Scope 1 Intensity: 11.59 tCO2e/$MMMMarketech InternationalYear: 2022Scope 1: 143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,639Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MSinbon ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,838 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,068Scope 1 Intensity: 2.66 tCO2e/$MCheng Uei Precision IndustryYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,982 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,952Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MNNNan Ya Printed Circuit BoardYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,377Scope 1 Intensity: 2.47 tCO2e/$MDarfon ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,593 tCO2eRevenue: $M 841Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$M

How does Darfon Electronics's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Darfon Electronics reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.81 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Darfon Electronics rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Darfon Electronics ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Darfon Electronics is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Darfon Electronics's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Darfon Electronics reported a total carbon footprint of 210,304.123 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.31% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Darfon Electronics's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 24.62%. a

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