Climate Change Data

SUMCO Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:726 thousand t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:24 thousand t-CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:702 thousand t-CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:5 thousand t-CO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1707 GWh/year
Water Consumption:18.0 Mm3/year
Waste Generated:24760 tons/year (industrial waste)
Carbon Intensity:CO2 emissions per silicon wafer (sales) are shown graphically in the report.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • Environmental Conservation
  • Health and Productivity Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Human Rights
  • Safety and Health
  • Community Relations

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1+2) by 0.9% from the previous year.
  • Reduced chemical substance use by 1.5% from the previous year.
  • Reduced industrial waste by 2.7% from the previous year.
  • Reduced water consumption by 0.6% from the previous year.
  • 63.2% reusable containers used for shipment in 2019.
  • Water recycling rate of 39.0% in 2019.

Social Achievements

  • Certified under the 2020 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Recognition Program (White 500).
  • Employee resignation rate of 0.83% in 2019.
  • 29,973 hours of company-wide training in 2019.
  • 2.37% of workforce in Japan comprised of persons with disabilities in 2019.
  • Established SUMCO Nursery School Imari in 2016.

Governance Achievements

  • Increased an Independent Outside Director in March 2020, enhancing Board of Directors structure.
  • Established and implemented the SUMCO Charter, a code of conduct for all officers and employees.
  • No fines or penalties related to corruption in 2019.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 14.9% reduction in CO2 emission per unit (Scope1+2) from 2014 by 2030 (1.0% reduction every year)
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Stable supply of silicon wafers due to global market share of approximately 30%.
  • Managing risks to ensure stable supply across the entire supply chain.
  • Reducing environmental load from energy, water, and chemical substance use.
  • Soil and groundwater contamination at the Noda plant (ongoing remediation).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented Business Continuity Plan (BCP) including measures like teleworking and travel restrictions.
  • Established environmental targets to reduce resource use and waste.
  • Implemented thorough management and handling of harmful chemical substances and waste.
  • Implemented measures to prevent the spread of and recover contaminated substances at Noda plant.
  • Promoting modal shift to ship transport to reduce CO2 emissions and transportation costs.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: CSR audits conducted on more than 200 main suppliers in 2019.

Responsible Procurement
  • SUMCO CSR Procurement Policy
  • RBA Code of Conduct
  • Green Procurement Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001 (all plants), IATF16949 (all sites), ISO9001 (all sites)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

The report describes how SUMCO's products and business processes contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Excellent Performance Award from TSMC (6 consecutive years)
  • Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) Award from Intel Corporation
  • 2020 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (White 500)