- Supply chain disruptions due to material supply issues
- Rising energy costs
- Uncertainty regarding government implementation of carbon emissions regulations
- Extreme weather events potentially disrupting production and supply chains
- Increased costs for carbon reduction equipment installation
- Consumer shifts towards low-carbon products
- Changes in customer supplier selection criteria
- Requirements to reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions
Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 275.2996 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 700.1349 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
4.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
5.74%
of total energy
Water Usage
25.62 million liters/year
2023
Waste
13.410 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
24.7K GJ/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). | 275.2996 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 700.1349 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 | 4.2K 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 energy consumption by 1,030,229 kW
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 11.58%
- Achieved a 16.33% water reuse rate
- Recycled 13,410 tons of non-hazardous waste
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce electricity consumption by 1-2% annually
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% within five years
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce electricity consumption by 1-1.5% annually
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce electricity consumption by 1-1.2% annually
- Achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions at all operational sites by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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