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MediaTek Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2050

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MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company, has pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2050 as part of its deep commitment to sustainability. To achieve this goal, the company has focused on three key areas: green design, energy conservation and carbon reduction, and responsible supply chain management. MediaTek aims to reduce total carbon emissions by implementing systematic blueprints and net zero pathways, including energy saving data centers, energy conservation in office spaces and equipment, and rooftop solar panels.

Key Takeaways:

  • By 2030, all of MediaTek's worldwide offices will be powered with 100% renewable energy.
  • The company operates in more than 50 offices across Asia, the U.S. and Europe.
  • In 2021, MediaTek's chipsets reduced power consumption by an average of 23% in comparison to the previous year.
  • The electricity saved was equal to the amount required to power 170,000 Taiwanese households for an entire year.
  • MediaTek has driven its supply chain partners to reduce carbon intensity by at least 2% for the past two consecutive years.
  • The company has completed certifications to ISO 14064 Standard for Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Verification and ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Standard.
  • MediaTek is listed in several overseas benchmark sustainability indexes, including MSCI Taiwan ESG Leaders Index, FTSE4Good Emerging Index, FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index and the TIP Taiwan Environmental Sustainability Index.
  • Rick Tsai, MediaTek's Vice Chairman, CEO and Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee, highlighted the company's commitment to sustainability and its goal to influence the supply chain for the better.

Statistics:

  • By 2030, all of MediaTek's worldwide offices will be powered with 100% renewable energy.
  • MediaTek operates in more than 50 offices across Asia, the U.S. and Europe.
  • In 2021, MediaTek's chipsets reduced power consumption by an average of 23% in comparison to the previous year.
  • The electricity saved was equal to the amount required to power 170,000 Taiwanese households for an entire year.
  • MediaTek has driven its supply chain partners to reduce carbon intensity by at least 2% for the past two consecutive years.

Sources:

  • [MediaTek Inc. Press Release, September 27, 2021]
  • [Contify.com ESG Report, 2021]

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