LX Semicon, officially known as LX Semicon Co., Ltd., is a leading semiconductor company headquartered in South Korea (KR). Established in 2021, the firm has quickly positioned itself within the semiconductor industry, focusing on the design and manufacturing of advanced display driver ICs (integrated circuits) and power management solutions. With a strong operational presence in key regions across Asia, LX Semicon has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth in the OLED and LCD display markets. Their core products are distinguished by cutting-edge technology that enhances display performance and energy efficiency, catering to a diverse clientele in consumer electronics and automotive sectors. Recognised for its innovation and quality, LX Semicon continues to solidify its market position, contributing to the evolution of display technologies worldwide.
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In 2023, LX Semicon, headquartered in South Korea (KR), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,700,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,067,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6,063,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted about 5,660,000 kg CO2e, comprising 916,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,569,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a significant increase in emissions year-on-year, particularly in Scope 2. Looking back to 2021, LX Semicon's emissions were approximately 3,760,000 kg CO2e, with 528,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, while no Scope 3 emissions were reported. In 2020, the company reported a total of about 131,257,000 kg CO2e, with 52,704,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 78,553,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 87,892,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite the increase in emissions, LX Semicon has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent or related organization, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from LX Semicon Co., Ltd. Overall, while LX Semicon has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, the lack of reduction targets suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 52,704,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 78,553,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 87,892,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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LX Semicon is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.