Primax Electronics Ltd

Common Name
Primax Electronics
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Employees
N/A
Ticker
4915
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Primax Electronics Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells computer peripherals and non-computer peripherals in China, Europe, the Americas, and internationally. The company offer...

Primax Electronics's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Primax 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).

Primax 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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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Primax Electronics’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Primax Electronics's ESG Report 2023
a. Primax Electronics's ESG Report 2023
b. Primax Electronics's ESG Report 2022
b. Primax Electronics's ESG Report 2022

Insights into Primax Electronics's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Primax Electronics amounted to 53,247.564 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 Primax Electronics decreased by 12.54%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Primax Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-27%+22%-5%+7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Primax Electronics's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Primax Electronics were 4,974.124 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Primax Electronics reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Primax Electronics's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Primax Electronics's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Primax Electronics's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Primax Electronics reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,487.855 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 48,273.44 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Primax Electronics reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Primax Electronics's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 46.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Primax Electronics's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 14.16% 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 Primax Electronics use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Primax Electronics reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Primax Electronics's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Primax Electronics's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Primax Electronics reported 1,973,519.667 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 Primax Electronics includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Primax Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202220230500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e+15%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Primax Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Primax Electronics reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,973,519.667 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 48.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 51.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Primax Electronics's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Primax Electronics disclose?

In 2023, Primax 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 Primax Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,016,994.194 tCO₂e (51.53%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 946,245.049 tCO₂e (47.95%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,814.837 tCO₂e (0.14%)

Primax Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(51.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(47.9%)

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

In 2023, Primax Electronics reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,974.124 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,972 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Primax Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502005002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)IFPan-International IndustrialYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 854Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MTSMTYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,516Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$ME Ink HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,676 tCO2eRevenue: $M 982Scope 1 Intensity: 3.74 tCO2e/$MLite-On TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,762 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,186Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MKinpo ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,871 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,208Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MWinbond ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 62,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,445Scope 1 Intensity: 25.72 tCO2e/$MEverlight ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 582Scope 1 Intensity: 1.74 tCO2e/$MSino-American Silicon ProductsYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,428 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,664Scope 1 Intensity: 0.91 tCO2e/$MAccton TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,467 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,371Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MWah Lee IndustrialYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,786 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,177Scope 1 Intensity: 1.28 tCO2e/$MWNCYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,265 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,365Scope 1 Intensity: 0.67 tCO2e/$MIIITEQYear: 2023Scope 1: 59,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 818Scope 1 Intensity: 73.26 tCO2e/$MEnnostarYear: 2023Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 51.54 tCO2e/$MTopco ScientificYear: 2024Scope 1: 320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,740Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MChicony ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,831 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,205Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MFFFoxconn TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,430Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MCoretronicYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,063 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,287Scope 1 Intensity: 1.60 tCO2e/$MPowertech TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,381 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,296Scope 1 Intensity: 6.26 tCO2e/$MFlexium InterconnectYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,067Scope 1 Intensity: 11.59 tCO2e/$MEnnoconnYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,055 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,965Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MAdvantechYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 1.95 tCO2e/$MMerry ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,196Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MHTCYear: 2024Scope 1: 163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 94Scope 1 Intensity: 1.73 tCO2e/$MPrimax ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,974 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,972Scope 1 Intensity: 2.52 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Primax Electronics reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.62 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2023, Primax Electronics ranked 17 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Primax Electronics's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Primax Electronics reported a total carbon footprint of 2,026,767.231 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.25% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Primax Electronics's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.38%. a

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