Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan (TW), is a global leader in the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1987, TSMC pioneered the foundry model, allowing companies to outsource chip manufacturing. With major operational regions across Asia, North America, and Europe, TSMC serves a diverse clientele, including prominent tech giants. The company specialises in advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes, offering cutting-edge technologies such as 5nm and 7nm nodes. TSMC's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a critical player in the supply chain for various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, and high-performance computing. Notably, TSMC has consistently ranked as the largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry, achieving significant milestones in production capacity and technological advancements.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 15,960,310,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 1,596,031,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,150,252,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 7,616,655,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, TSMC's Scope 2 emissions are primarily associated with electricity consumption, reflecting the company's substantial energy requirements. In Taiwan, TSMC's emissions for the same year were approximately 1,307,966,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 10,150,252,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a strong reliance on energy-intensive processes. TSMC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 2025 for its overseas sites. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. As part of its near-term initiatives, TSMC plans to increase its renewable energy purchases to constitute 20% of energy consumption for new wafer fabs after the 3nm process node, with a focus on enhancing renewable energy sourcing based on availability in Taiwan. The company has previously demonstrated its commitment to reducing emissions, achieving a 65% reduction in fluorinated greenhouse gases per unit of production by 2020, ahead of schedule. This proactive approach underscores TSMC's dedication to sustainability and its role in mitigating climate change impacts within the semiconductor industry.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,027,645,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,642,646,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,446,447,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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