Amkor Technology, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:543 million tonnes (Mt) of CO2 in 2018 (international aviation only)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Well-to-wake GHG emissions reduced at least 50% from 2005 levels by 2050
- "zero climate impact" by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Well-to-wake GHG emissions not exceeding 2020 levels in 2035
Environmental Challenges
- International aviation's contribution to global warming (2.4% of fossil CO2 emissions in 2018, up to 5% including non-CO2 effects).
- Current targets (e.g., CORSIA) insufficient to meet 1.5C temperature goal.
- Non-CO2 climate impacts from aviation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Enhanced Climate Mitigation Targets and Levers for International Aviation (detailed below).
- Accelerated fleetwide fuel efficiency improvements (2.5% p.a. from 2020 to 2050).
- Use of certified sustainable alternative fuels (at least 80% lower life-cycle emissions).
- Demand management.
- Addressing non-CO2 climate impacts through policy and technological advancements.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable alternative fuels
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and sustainable alternative fuels
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Sustainable alternative fuels (PtL, biofuels)
- More fuel-efficient aircraft
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:67,333 metric tons of CO2e (Scope 1)
Renewable Energy Share:0.42% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:7,040,458 GJ
Water Consumption:15,432,290 m3 (withdrawn), 3,782,301 m3 (consumed)
Waste Generated:8,336 metric tons (hazardous waste)
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
- Water Conservation
- Waste Management
- Employee Health & Safety
- Responsible Minerals Sourcing
- Supplier Risk Assessment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 & 2) by 13% from 2020 to 2023
- Reduced water withdrawal intensity by 14% from 2020 to 2023
- Reduced total waste intensity by 16% and hazardous waste intensity by 20% from 2020 to 2023
- Installed solar photovoltaic systems generating approximately 1,200 MWh of renewable energy annually in Taiwan
Social Achievements
- Achieved an incident rate of 0.06, significantly below the semiconductor industry average of 1.1 in 2022
- 100% employee participation in annual Code of Conduct training
- 99% conformance with Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) assessment for Conflict Minerals
- Amkor Technology Philippines received an award from the Safety Organization of the Philippines, Inc. (SOPI) for its exemplary safety record
- Amkor Technology Korea recognized as one of the best disability employers in South Korea
Governance Achievements
- Established a net-zero GHG emissions goal by 2050 aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- Achieved Prime status from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) ESG
- Received a Low Risk ESG rating from Morningstar Sustainalytics
- Received Leadership (A-) score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for 2023 Climate Change and Water Security reporting
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water usage intensity by 20% by 2030 from the average annual water withdrawn from 2018 to 2020
- Reduce waste generation intensity by 20% by 2030 from the average annual waste generated from 2018 to 2020
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2033 from a 2022 base year
- Suppliers covering 67% of Scope 3 emissions will have science-based targets by 2028
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions from the supply chain
- Managing water usage in regions with high water stress
- Minimizing waste generation from global operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaborating with suppliers to set science-based targets for Scope 3 emissions by 2028
- Implementing water recycling systems and water management programs
- Implementing waste reduction programs including waste segregation, recycling initiatives, and reuse strategies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 38 VAP audits in 2023 (26% of major suppliers)
Responsible Procurement
- RBA Code of Conduct
- RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
- RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audits
- Annual review of suppliers' responsible minerals sourcing management systems
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, CDP, SBTi, RBA, RMI, OECD Due Diligence Guidance
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 14064, ISO 50001 (Taiwan and China facilities), ISO 45001
Awards & Recognition
- CDP Leadership (A-) score for Climate Change and Water Security
- ISS Prime status
- Morningstar Sustainalytics Low Risk ESG rating
- SOPI award for Amkor Technology Philippines
- Best Disability Employer award for Amkor Technology Korea