- Significant decline in operating performance and yearly loss in 2023 due to market downturn.
- Oversupply in consumer electronics and semiconductor markets.
- High interest rates affecting private consumption and global economy.
Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics Technology Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics Technology Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: Data provided in report (see report for details); Scope 2: Data provided in report (see report for details); Scope 3: Data provided in report (see report for details). 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
4.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
Data not explicitly provided, but T-RECs were purchased in 2023.
of total energy
Water Usage
Data available for Hsinchu Science Park only (see report for details)
2023
Waste
18.23 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
28.4K GJ (or approximately 7886.16 MWh)
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). | Data provided in report (see report for details) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | Data provided in report (see report for details) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | Data provided in report (see report for details) |
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 | 4.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 68,582 metric tons cumulatively from 2017 to 2023 through low-energy product design.
- Achieved water consumption reduction per capita target by 2% in 2025 compared to 2019 (achieved early in 2023).
- 97% of key subcontractors obtained QC080000 or SONY GP certification.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions per capita by 4% in 2025 from 2019.
- Reduce water consumption per capita by 2% in 2025 from 2019.
- Reduce waste output per capita by 2% in 2025 from 2019.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 60% waste resource recycling rate by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernancePartnershipEnvironmental SustainabilityFriendly WorkplaceCharitable Events