Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Taiwan 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).
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing amounted to 14,500,793 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 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing increased by 11.01%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were 1,825,872 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,957,397 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,674,921 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.54% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported 8,223,173 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 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,223,173 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.96% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.04% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 54.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing disclose?
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported emissions for 8 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 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,656,384 tCO₂e (68.79%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,458,773 tCO₂e (29.9%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 58,775 tCO₂e (0.71%)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,825,872 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 88,349 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 20.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 20.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.43 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported a total carbon footprint of 22,723,966 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.89% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 55.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.19%. a