- Rising energy costs
- Talent shortages
- Supply chain disruption
- Climate change
- Geopolitical risks
- Cybersecurity risks
- Renewable energy risks
- Key talent risks
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 91.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.7M tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 13.4M 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
1.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
19%
of total energy
Water Usage
23.4M m3/year
2022
Waste
75.4K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
4.2M MWh/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). | 91.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 13.4M 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 | 1.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 17.0M tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2016 | 1.4M tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 32% compared to 2020.
- Recycled over 30 million tons of water.
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 600,110 metric tons of CO2e.
- Established a plastic recycling center.
- Planted more than 200,000 trees across 197.26 hectares of land.
- 87% of facilities utilized renewable energy, accounting for 19% of total power consumption.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 8% by 2025
- Reduce GHG intensity by 8% by 2025
- Reduce hazardous-waste intensity by 8% by 2025
- Achieve renewable energy consumption accounting for 21% of total electricity consumption by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG intensity by 15% by 2030
- Reduce hazardous-waste intensity by 15% by 2030
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 15% by 2030
- Achieve renewable energy consumption accounting for 42% of total electricity consumption by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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