- Tight timelines for CSRD compliance.
- Data availability challenges.
- Technological investments needed.
- Market impacts from inflation, regional conflict, and recession threats.
Semtech Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its FY2024 reporting, Semtech Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 1.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 13.5K tCO2e. 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
15.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined)
FY2024
Renewable Energy
~18% (across owned operations)
of total energy
Water Usage
48.9K m³
FY2024
Waste
33 tons (Non-hazardous and hazardous combined)
FY2024
Energy Use
11.2K MWh
FY2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY2024)
| 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). | 1.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.5K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- ISO 14001:2018 certification at three locations (Camarillo, CA; Colorado Springs, CO (Elkton Site); Colorado Springs, CO (Federal Site))
- Data centers hosting IT services use 100% renewable energy.
- Recycles freshwater at Colorado Springs (Elkton) assembly and test facility.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2029 by offsetting emissions using RECs at a rate of 15% annually starting in 2024.
- Conduct lifecycle assessments to understand the carbon footprint of products.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2029
- Set a water reduction/recycling target for Semtech-owned facilities.
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Products for social and environmental goodBuild a sustainable supply chainReduce our operating impact on the environmentDevelop a thriving workplace