Powertech Technology Inc

Common Name
Powertech Technology
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Employees
N/A
Ticker
6239
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Powertech Technology Inc. is a prominent player in the semiconductor industry, focusing primarily on services related to integrated circuits packaging and testing. As a key entity in the tech supply c...

Powertech Technology's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Powertech 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).

Powertech Technology has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind Powertech Technology’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Powertech Technology's ESG Report 2023
a. Powertech Technology's ESG Report 2023
b. Powertech Technology's TCFD Report 2022
b. Powertech Technology's TCFD Report 2022

Insights into Powertech Technology's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Powertech Technology amounted to 342,641.59 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 Powertech Technology decreased by 12.52%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Powertech Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202309 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e+8%+7%-47%-21%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Powertech Technology's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Powertech Technology were 14,381.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Powertech Technology reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Powertech Technology's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 52.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Powertech Technology's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Powertech Technology's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are Powertech Technology's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Powertech Technology reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 328,260.29 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Powertech Technology reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Powertech Technology's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.98% 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 Powertech Technology use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Powertech Technology reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Powertech Technology's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Powertech Technology's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Powertech Technology reported 314,328.838 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 Powertech Technology includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Powertech Technology's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e+4%+214%-14%+13%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Powertech Technology's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Powertech Technology reported total Scope 3 emissions of 314,328.838 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 99.6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.4% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Powertech Technology reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Powertech Technology's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 205.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Powertech Technology's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Powertech Technology 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Powertech Technology disclose?

In 2023, Powertech Technology reported emissions for 9 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 Powertech Technology's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Powertech Technology's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 272,646.32 tCO₂e (86.74%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 27,023.907 tCO₂e (8.6%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 11,098.278 tCO₂e (3.53%)

Powertech Technology's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(3.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(8.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(86.7%)

Insights into Powertech Technology’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Powertech Technology reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,381.3 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,296 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Powertech Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2502,00050,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PNWEHMTSMTYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,516Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MPhison ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,572Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MPPPowerchip Semiconductor ManufacturingYear: 2023Scope 1: 49,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,435Scope 1 Intensity: 34.25 tCO2e/$MAlchip TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,567Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MASE Technology HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,269 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,175Scope 1 Intensity: 3.98 tCO2e/$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: $M 2,303Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$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: $M 900Scope 1 Intensity: 133.82 tCO2e/$MPowertech TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,381 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,296Scope 1 Intensity: 6.26 tCO2e/$M

How does Powertech Technology's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Powertech Technology reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.96 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Powertech Technology rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Powertech Technology ranked 14 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Powertech Technology's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Powertech Technology reported a total carbon footprint of 656,970.428 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.42% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Powertech Technology's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 49.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 47.85%. a

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