- Climate change related risks (typhoons, floods, droughts, extreme precipitation, rising temperatures, sea level rise)
- Transition risks (regulation changes, environmental information disclosure requirements, innovation risks in decarbonization technology, changing customer preferences, stakeholder concerns)
- Supply chain disruptions
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.6M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 843.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.8M 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
2.6M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
26.9M m3/year
2023
Waste
128.8K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
3.2M MWh/year
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). | 843.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.8M 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 | 2.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 2.1M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Five sites certified as green factories
- Five main plants certified as green buildings
- Investment of 34.42 million yuan in energy-saving and emission reduction projects, reducing energy consumption by 11,976,944 kWh annually
- Investment of 2.45 million yuan in refrigerant replacement and upgrading, reducing GHG emissions by approximately 22,233 tons of CO2 equivalent annually
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- By 2030, further improve the energy management system to enhance energy efficiency.
- By 2030, further strengthen waste management and reduce waste emission intensity.
- By 2030, make efforts to reduce carbon emissions year by year.
- By 2030, increase investment in water-saving technologies and processes to improve water efficiency.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceEnvironmental ProtectionEmployee Rights and InterestsPublic Welfare Activities