- Short product life cycle of optoelectronics products.
- Fierce price competition in digital still cameras, camera phones, and related consumer electronics.
- Climate change risks and opportunities.
- Potential risks of over-concentration in purchase or sale.
ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.6K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 176.08 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 9.7K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 1.7K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
11.6K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
97.8K m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
65.81 tons/year (2023)
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). | 176.08 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.7K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 | 11.6K tCO2e/year (2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed the 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHG) report and obtained independent third-party certification.
- Invested NT$13,578,000 in energy-saving equipment, resulting in 62,388 kWh electricity savings per year and a 30,882 kg CO2e reduction.
- Reached the goal of reducing 15.8% manufacturing process water usage annually in 2023.
- Reached the goal of reducing 12.63% waste amount in 2023, including 6.5 tons of reduction in hazardous waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop diversified products and enhance design-manufacturing integration ability.
- Lower costs and maintain excellent product quality.
- Expand optical application fields.
📅 Medium-term
- Actively research and develop new products to maintain a leading position in the optoelectronics component industry.
- Value and improve proprietary technologies and intellectual property rights.
🔭 Long-term
- Continue to research and develop new products to respond to future trends.
- Implement global logistics management.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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