Semiconductor Manufacturing
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), headquartered in China, stands as a leading player in the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2000, SMIC has rapidly evolved, establishing itself as a key provider of integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing services. With major operational regions across Asia, including Taiwan and Singapore, the company focuses on advanced technology nodes and offers a diverse range of products, including logic, mixed-signal, and RF ICs. SMIC's commitment to innovation is evident in its state-of-the-art fabrication facilities, which enable the production of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in 28nm and 14nm process technologies, positioning itself as a competitive force in the global market. With a robust portfolio and a reputation for quality, SMIC continues to play a pivotal role in the evolution of the semiconductor landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Semiconductor Manufacturing's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), headquartered in China (CN), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,607,939,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 843,517,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 1,764,422,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 2,558,421,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 823,838,000 kg CO2e and 1,734,583,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Over the years, SMIC has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations and energy use. The emissions data is sourced directly from Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. As the semiconductor industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, SMIC's emissions data reflects the broader challenges and commitments within the sector to address climate change.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 973,173,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Semiconductor Manufacturing is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
