- Market fluctuations and economic downturns
- Climate change risks (extreme weather, regulatory changes, market shifts)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Information security threats
- Talent retention
Nuvoton Technology Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Nuvoton Technology Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 138.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 39.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 98.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 724.9K 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
138.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
0.17% (Taiwan)
of total energy
Water Usage
7.9K million liters/year (Taiwan)
2023
Waste
727 tons/year (Taiwan)
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). | 39.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 98.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 724.9K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 138.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 841.1K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 229.2K tCO2e/year (reduction) |
| 2019 | 347.4K tCO2e/year (estimated) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20.5% compared to 2022 (Scope 1 and 2)
- Reduced fluorinated gas emissions by 48% compared to the previous year
- Completed installation of solar energy equipment reaching 8% of contracted capacity (producing 880,000 kWh annually)
- Achieved a 2.8% reduction in water usage compared to the previous year
- Reduced waste volume and increased waste reuse rate
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water usage by 2.7% (Taiwan)
- Reduce fluorinated gas emissions by 16% (Taiwan)
- Establish a carbon accounting system (Taiwan)
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% (Japan)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce water usage by 10% (Taiwan)
- Reduce fluorinated gas emissions by 70% (Taiwan)
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% (Japan)
- Establish a carbon accounting system (Taiwan)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeGreenhouse Gas EmissionsEnergy Resource Use and ConsumptionCorporate Governance and Business IntegritySupplier Sustainability ManagementInformation Security and Privacy ProtectionTalent Appreciation and CultivationOccupational Safety and Health