- Global pandemic, interest rate hikes, and the Russia-Ukraine War impacting the TFT-LCD industry.
- Overall decline in demand for panels.
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and COVID-19.
- Climate change risks (physical and transition risks).
HannStar Display Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, HannStar Display Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 344.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 59.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 284.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 92.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
344.0K tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
5.2K million liters/year
2022
Waste
11.6K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
2.1M GJ/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 59.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 284.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 92.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 344.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2012 | 317.0K metric tons of CO2e (Tainan factory) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 44.7% compared to 2021.
- Reduced chemical oxygen demand and suspended solids in water discharge by 35% and 40%, respectively, compared to 2021.
- Achieved a 90.5% overall recycled waste rate.
- Reduced carbon emissions by 264,000 metric tons/CO2e through energy saving and carbon reduction projects.
- Annual water saving of 49.66 million liters.
- Solar power generation of 1,190,000 kWh in Tainan Factory area.
- Eco-Friendly Paper Display products reduced CO2 emissions by 120,000 metric tons compared to traditional displays.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce 2023 GHG emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) in Tainan Factory area by 25% compared to 2020.
- Achieve yearly electricity savings of 1%.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase renewable energy use year by year.
- Complete installation of solar power devices for 10% of contract capacity in Tainan Factory area by 2025.
- Increase energy-saving product production percentage to >2.5% each year from 2025 to 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve >85% water recovery rate and reduce water extraction rate by 20% in Nanjing Factory by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable ManagementIntegrity GovernanceGreen InnovationSocial Engagement from Humanistic Care