Advantest
Advantest Corporation, a leading provider of automated test equipment (ATE), is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1954, Advantest has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor and electronics industries, focusing on test solutions for integrated circuits and system-on-chip devices. The company’s core offerings include advanced semiconductor test systems, memory test solutions, and software for data analysis, all designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy in testing processes. Advantest is renowned for its innovative technologies, such as the V93000 platform, which delivers high-performance testing capabilities. With a strong market position, Advantest continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global electronics supply chain.
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Advantest's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Advantest reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 20,473,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions of about 2,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 16,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 48,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods alone, alongside other categories such as business travel and employee commute. Advantest has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by FY2050. In the near term, the company targets a 60% reduction in these emissions by FY2030, using FY2018 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which also includes a goal to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 15% within the same timeframe. In Japan, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 890,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8,250,000 kg CO2e for 2023. Advantest's proactive approach to sustainability reflects its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all operational scopes.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,093,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 32,338,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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