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Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp

Common Name
Vanguard International Semiconductor
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Employees
N/A
Ticker
5347
Exchange
TAIPEI EXCHANGE
Description
Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation is a leading provider of integrated circuit foundry services based in Taiwan. The company primarily engages in the manufacturing, packaging, and testin...

Vanguard International Semiconductor's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor 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).

Vanguard International Semiconductor 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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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Vanguard International Semiconductor's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Vanguard International Semiconductor's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Vanguard International Semiconductor's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Vanguard International Semiconductor's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Vanguard International Semiconductor's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofVanguard International Semiconductor amounted to829,488.38metric 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 Vanguard International Semiconductorincreased by 9.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+18%+26%-20%-40%+19%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vanguard International Semiconductor were 240,951.98 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Vanguard International Semiconductor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 1 emissions increased by 18.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 582,650.1 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 588,536.4 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Vanguard International Semiconductor reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 33.55%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vanguard International Semiconductor's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Vanguard International Semiconductor use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Vanguard International Semiconductor's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor reported 228,828.729 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 2024 disclosure of Vanguard International Semiconductor includes a breakdown across 7of 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

Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024075 k150 k225 k300 ktCO2e+11%+3%-5%-16%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 228,828.729 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 (2023), Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.74%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vanguard International Semiconductor disclose?

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor 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 Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 106,906.792 tCOâ‚‚e(46.72%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 90,196.418 tCOâ‚‚e(39.42%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 26,451.707 tCOâ‚‚e(11.56%)

Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(39.4%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(11.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(46.7%)

Insights into Vanguard International Semiconductor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 240,951.98 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,345 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 179.18 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Vanguard International Semiconductor's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2502,00050,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CPONWEHMFFCCChipMOS TechnologiesYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 5.62 tCO2e/$MPPPowerchip Semiconductor ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,365Scope 1 Intensity: 48.29 tCO2e/$MOOOrient Semiconductor ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 544Scope 1 Intensity: 1.08 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 39,063 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,042Scope 1 Intensity: 37.49 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 377 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,138Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MVIA TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 61 tCO2eRevenue: $M 412Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MRealtek SemiconductorYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,362 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,462Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MSunplus TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 3 tCO2eRevenue: $M 181Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MUnited MicroelectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 463,670 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,091Scope 1 Intensity: 65.39 tCO2e/$MGlobalwafersYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,612 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,912Scope 1 Intensity: 11.31 tCO2e/$MPowertech TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,456 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,238Scope 1 Intensity: 3.33 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 388Scope 1 Intensity: 0.93 tCO2e/$MHHHoltek SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 37 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$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: $M 442Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MVanguard International SemiconductorYear: 2024Scope 1: 240,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,345Scope 1 Intensity: 179.18 tCO2e/$M

How does Vanguard International Semiconductor's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 179.18 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.33, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Vanguard International Semiconductor rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor ranked 24 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Vanguard International Semiconductor among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Vanguard International Semiconductor's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor reported a total carbon footprint of 1,058,317.109 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.13% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Vanguard International Semiconductor's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 55.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 22.77%.a

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