Diodes Incorporated
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:423,882 tCO2e (location-based Scope 1 & 2); 421,871 tCO2e (market-based Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:227,205 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:196,677 tCO2e/year (location-based); 194,666 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:21.41%
Total Energy Consumption:603,024 MWh/year
Water Consumption:3,334,527 m3/year
Waste Generated:2,378 tons of hazardous waste/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Supply Chain
- Social Responsibility
- Our People
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- ~2 MW increase in on-site solar energy generation capacity
- 61% recycling rate
- Launched formal enterprise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting process: measured and monitored Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions
- One wafer fab in Taiwan achieved a 26% GHG emission reduction compared to 2021 baseline
Social Achievements
- US$724,740 in giving by Diodes, the Diodes Foundation, employees, and other giving
- 98% completion rate of Cybersecurity training
- UK sites expanded First Responder training to include Mental Health First Aiders and mental health awareness training
Governance Achievements
- Created a Sustainability Steering Committee to focus on sustainability and the ongoing assessment of our operations and their impact on the communities in which we operate.
- Executive bonus compensation includes a measurable sustainability component
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Water scarcity in regions of operation
- GHG emissions from manufacturing and supply chain
- Cybersecurity threats
Mitigation Strategies
- Increase water recycling and reuse
- Implement energy-efficient initiatives and renewable energy sourcing strategies
- Implement corporate-wide measures to protect data and preserve data privacy
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- RBA Code of Conduct
- Code of Supplier Conduct
- Supplier Letter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- extreme weather conditions
Transition Risks
- regulatory and legislative constraints
Opportunities
- development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: SGS
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6
- Goal 7
- Goal 13
Water stewardship, energy efficiency, and GHG emission reduction initiatives
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Semiconductor products with enhanced power and energy-saving features
Awards & Recognition
- Excellence award from Taiwan’s NSTC 2023 Science Park Carbon Reduction Competition
- Lighting Product of the Year award at the Electronics Weekly Elektra Awards
- 2022 Industrial Output Excellence award
- Platinum Status recognition by the Responsible Business Alliance
- Silver Status recognition by the Responsible Business Alliance
- Enterprise Intellectual Property Management System certification
- ICON award for Diversity from the Inverclyde, Scotland Chamber of Commerce
- Good MPF Employer five-year award
- Bright Sparks award
- Outstanding Community Service award from the Chinese Institute of Engineers