- Increased scope 1 and 2 (market) emissions by 41% relative to base year
- Increased scope 3 GHG emissions due to expanding operations and product mix changes
- Increased other air emissions due to ramping up the world’s largest silicon carbide fabrication facility in Marcy, New York
Wolfspeed, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Wolfspeed, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 355.3K metric tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 355.3K metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 245.6K metric tons CO2e (location-based and market-based combined); Scope 3: 307.9M metric tons CO2e. 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
355.3K metric tons CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
8.4% (estimated based on local utilities grid mix)
of total energy
Water Usage
462.6 million gallons (withdrawn)
2023
Waste
15.3 million pounds
2023
Energy Use
593.4K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 355.3K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 245.6K metric tons CO2e (location-based and market-based combined) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 307.9M metric tons CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 355.3K metric tons CO2e |
| 2021 | 360.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 123) |
| 2020 | 280.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 413.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 210 million metric tons CO2 equivalents (product lifetime savings) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased recycled water by 35% from 66 to 89 million gallons
- Power and RF products sold in 2023 will save approximately 192 million MWh and 72 million metric tons CO2e over their estimated lifetimes compared to alternative products
- Installed point-of-use abatement to reduce GHG emissions at our manufacturing facility in Marcy, NY
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Establish a certified Occupational Health & Safety Management System for 100% of manufacturing sites by 2025
- Evaluate ESG risks and opportunities for 100% of suppliers by 2025
- Increase water recycling rate by 25% by 2025
- Achieve 85% waste diversion rate from landfills by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030
- Achieve >5% supply chain spend from underrepresented suppliers by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse gas emissionsWater managementWaste managementOccupational health and safetyDiversity, Equity & InclusionSupply chain sustainabilityResponsible minerals sourcing