- Wafer supply shortages limiting delivery capabilities
- Lower demand for proprietary products
- Weaker demand in the cellular IoT market (second half of 2022)
- Generally weak demand in China
- Talent shortage in the market
- Maintaining a good work-life balance for employees while meeting business needs
- Geopolitical risks and trade tensions
- Acute physical events and natural disasters affecting suppliers
- Information security and cyber risks
- Credit risk
Nordic Semiconductor ASA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Nordic Semiconductor ASA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 33.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 226.2 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 33.2K 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
33.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2022
Renewable Energy
78% (offices)
of total energy
Waste
0.16 tons/year (hazardous waste - Norway only)
2022
Energy Use
5.2K 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). | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 226.2 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 33.2K 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 | 33.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2016 | 471.9 tons CO2e (Scope 1+2) + 48,811 tons CO2e (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 2 emission reduction by 54.7% vs 2021
- Scope 3 emission reduction by 21.5% vs 2021
- 71% of prototyping platforms with recyclable plastic casing
- 6.5% of device containers with recycled plastic
- 77% of all purchased energy for direct operations originated from renewable energy sources
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% compared to 2022
- Reduce GHG emissions generated from air travel by 50% compared to 2019
- 40% of device containers with recycled plastic
📅 Medium-term
- Validate and commit to new climate targets with the SBTi within 2023
- Offset Scope 3 GHG emission intensity to ensure 40% reduction of emission/revenue vs 2020
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeGHG emissionsHazardous substancesResource reductionDiversity, equity & inclusionHuman capital developmentEmployee EngagementHealth & SafetyResponsible supply chainGovernanceRisk ManagementCompliance & integrityHuman rightsResponsible sourcing of mineralsData privacyInformation security