Globalwafers Co Ltd
Globalwafers's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Globalwafers 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).
Globalwafers has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Globalwafers's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Globalwafers amounted to 539,052 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 Globalwafers decreased by 1.14%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Globalwafers's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Globalwafers's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Globalwafers were 22,150 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Globalwafers reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Globalwafers's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Globalwafers's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Globalwafers's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Globalwafers reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 516,902 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Globalwafers reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Globalwafers's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Globalwafers 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Globalwafers's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Globalwafers 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Globalwafers use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Globalwafers reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Globalwafers's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Globalwafers's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Globalwafers reported 451,692.67 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 Globalwafers includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Globalwafers's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Globalwafers's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Globalwafers reported total Scope 3 emissions of 451,692.67 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Globalwafers's Scope 3 emissions increased by 18.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Globalwafers disclose?
In 2023, Globalwafers reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Globalwafers's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Globalwafers's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 391,352.12 tCO₂e (86.64%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 28,000 tCO₂e (6.2%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 14,523.96 tCO₂e (3.22%)
Globalwafers's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Globalwafers’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Globalwafers reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,150 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,303 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Globalwafers's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Globalwafers's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Globalwafers reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.98 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Globalwafers rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Globalwafers ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Globalwafers is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Globalwafers's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Globalwafers reported a total carbon footprint of 990,744.67 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.84% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Globalwafers's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 52.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 45.59%. a