- Water consumption per unit increased slightly in 2014 due to product mix changes and technical problems affecting recycled wastewater
- Did not achieve all environmental goals set in 2012
- Potential supply chain disruption due to natural disasters or industrial action
- Concerns about labor standards in Malaysia
- Occasional one-day strikes at Merano facility related to compensation
SunEdison Semiconductor LLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2013-2014 reporting, SunEdison Semiconductor LLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 439.3K MtCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 12.8K MtCO2e/year; Scope 2: 426.5K MtCO2e/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
439.3K MtCO2e/year
2013-2014
📊 Emissions by Scope (2013-2014)
| 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). | 12.8K MtCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 426.5K MtCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 3% reduction in energy consumption per unit compared to 2012
- 3.6% reduction in waste generation compared to 2012
- 5 percentage point increase in recycle ratio compared to 2012
- 9.5% total reduction in energy consumption since 2010
- 4% reduction in water consumption since 2010
- 12% reduction in waste generation since 2010
- 20 percentage point increase in waste recycling ratio since 2010
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 3% year-over-year reduction in energy consumption, water consumption, and waste generation on a per unit basis
- Onboard Women in Leadership members at each facility
- Launch new SunEdison Semiconductor mission and values by end 2015
- Secure ISO 50001 certification for all sites by the end of 2016
- Implement BAPP at all facilities by mid-2016
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy consumptionWater consumptionWaste generationRecycling ratioHealth and safetyLabor practices and human rightsDiversityCommunity outreachSupplier assessmentEthics and transparencyGreenhouse gas emissionsAir emissions