Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp

Common Name
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Employees
N/A
Ticker
6770
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. is a prominent player in the semiconductor foundry services industry. Its primary function is to provide IC (integrated circuit) manufacturing services, enc...

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing 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).

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing 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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Verified Sources Behind Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Sustainability Report 2023
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b. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Sustainability Report 2022
b. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing amounted to 589,995 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 Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing decreased by 12.16%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing were 49,145 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 48.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 45.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 540,850 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reported 171,863 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 Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing includes a breakdown across 7 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

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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What are Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reported total Scope 3 emissions of 171,863 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), Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 19.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing disclose?

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing 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 Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 112,782 tCO₂e (65.62%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 57,194 tCO₂e (33.28%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 888 tCO₂e (0.52%)

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(65.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(33.3%)

Insights into Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 49,145 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,435 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 34.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2502,00050,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CNWEHMFFPCCChipMOS TechnologiesYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 5.62 tCO2e/$MAlchip TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,567Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MNuvoton TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 39,579 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,152Scope 1 Intensity: 34.35 tCO2e/$MRichWave TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 29 tCO2eRevenue: $M 97Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MNanya TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 56,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 974Scope 1 Intensity: 58.14 tCO2e/$MAP Memory TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 128Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MESMTYear: 2023Scope 1: 56 tCO2eRevenue: $M 387Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MSitronix TechnologyYear: 2022Scope 1: 7 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MNNNovatek MicroelectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 686 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,600Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MVIA TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 61 tCO2eRevenue: $M 412Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MRealtek SemiconductorYear: 2022Scope 1: 24,259 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,638Scope 1 Intensity: 6.67 tCO2e/$MSunplus TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 3 tCO2eRevenue: $M 181Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MUnited MicroelectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 509,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,254Scope 1 Intensity: 70.24 tCO2e/$MGlobalwafersYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,303Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$MPowertech TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,381 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,296Scope 1 Intensity: 6.26 tCO2e/$MWWWIN SemiconductorsYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,261 tCO2eRevenue: $M 516Scope 1 Intensity: 70.24 tCO2e/$MKing Yuan ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 820Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MEEElan MicroelectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 378 tCO2eRevenue: $M 393Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MHHHoltek SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 37 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MVanguard International SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 203,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 162.87 tCO2e/$MMMMacronix InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 120,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 900Scope 1 Intensity: 133.82 tCO2e/$MFFFormosa Advanced TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 249Scope 1 Intensity: 3.96 tCO2e/$MFFFocalTech SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,706 tCO2eRevenue: $M 442Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MPPPowerchip Semiconductor ManufacturingYear: 2023Scope 1: 49,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,435Scope 1 Intensity: 34.25 tCO2e/$M

How does Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 34.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.96 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing reported a total carbon footprint of 761,858 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.95% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 70.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 22.56%. a

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