Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing amounted to 13,062,149 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 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing increased by 1.21%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were 1,596,031 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,187,387 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 11,466,118 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method. a
Has Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported 7,616,655 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain 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 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,616,655 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). 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 43.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,924,510 tCOâ‚‚e (64.65%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,580,876 tCOâ‚‚e (33.88%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 66,163 tCOâ‚‚e (0.87%)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported a total carbon footprint of 20,678,804 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.69% increase compared to 2022, 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 55.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.83%. a