Lite-On Technology Corp

Common Name
Lite-On Technology
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Computer Hardware
Employees
N/A
Ticker
2301
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Lite-On Technology Corporation is a leading provider of optoelectronics, information technology, storage devices, and power supplies. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Lite-On serve...

Lite-On Technology's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Lite-On Technology 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).

However, Lite-On Technology has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Lite-On Technology’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Lite-On Technology’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Lite-On Technology's Annual Report 2024
a. Lite-On Technology's Annual Report 2024
b. Lite-On Technology's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Lite-On Technology's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Lite-On Technology's Annual Report 2022
c. Lite-On Technology's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Lite-On Technology's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lite-On Technology amounted to 174,136.557 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lite-On Technology decreased by 22.34%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Lite-On Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202403 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e-22%+31%-16%-28%-9%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Lite-On Technology's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lite-On Technology were 6,761.647 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Lite-On Technology reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Lite-On Technology's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Lite-On Technology's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Lite-On Technology's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Lite-On Technology reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 118,286.085 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 167,374.91 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Lite-On Technology reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Lite-On Technology's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 23.1% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Lite-On Technology use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Lite-On Technology reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Lite-On Technology's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Lite-On Technology's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Lite-On Technology reported 4,433,850.01 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 2024 disclosure of Lite-On Technology includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 7 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Lite-On Technology's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202403.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e+6%-18%+20%-66%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Lite-On Technology's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Lite-On Technology reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,433,850.01 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Lite-On Technology's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 66.06%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

Insights into Lite-On Technology’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Lite-On Technology reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,761.647 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,186 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Lite-On Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201001,00010,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)QisdaYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,501 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,637Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MKinpo ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,871 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,208Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MASRockYear: 2023Scope 1: 266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 619Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MGenius Electronic OpticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 271 tCO2eRevenue: $M 708Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MCMC MagneticsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 241Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MGetac HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,134Scope 1 Intensity: 11.66 tCO2e/$MAten InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.60 tCO2e/$MElitegroup Computer SystemsYear: 2022Scope 1: 6,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,021Scope 1 Intensity: 5.94 tCO2e/$MMicro-Star InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,040Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MFlytech TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 168 tCO2eRevenue: $M 114Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MADLINK TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 680 tCO2eRevenue: $M 372Scope 1 Intensity: 1.83 tCO2e/$MGigabyte TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,094Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MClevoYear: 2022Scope 1: 30 tCO2eRevenue: $M 722Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MQuanta ComputerYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 43,064Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MChicony ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,831 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,205Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MAcerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,079Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MPegatronYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,098 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,968Scope 1 Intensity: 0.81 tCO2e/$MWiwynnYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,857 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,004Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MMiTAC HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,267 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,873Scope 1 Intensity: 1.74 tCO2e/$MTranscend InformationYear: 2022Scope 1: 35 tCO2eRevenue: $M 394Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MEnnoconnYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,388 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,469Scope 1 Intensity: 1.21 tCO2e/$MAdvantechYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 1.95 tCO2e/$MCompal ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,788Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MInventecYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,293 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,726Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MLite-On TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,762 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,186Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$M

How does Lite-On Technology's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Lite-On Technology reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.56 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Lite-On Technology rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Lite-On Technology ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Lite-On Technology's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Lite-On Technology reported a total carbon footprint of 4,607,986.567 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 65.32% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Lite-On Technology's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.63%. a

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