Net Zero Emissions

UMC, a leading semiconductor foundry, announced that its emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making it the first pure-play foundry to achieve this. UMC commits to net-zero emissions by 2050, with ambitious near-term (2030) and long-term (2050) reduction targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Key strategies include expanding renewable energy use, maximizing energy efficiency, pioneering low-carbon manufacturing, and engaging its supply chain through the Supply Chain GHG Inventory Initiative.

PG&E announced it has exceeded its methane emissions reduction target, achieving a 42% decrease in 2024 compared to 2015, surpassing its initial 20% reduction pledge by 2025. The company credits this to an enhanced leak survey program, advanced leak detection, and strategic implementation of gas mitigation technologies. PG&E aims for a 45% reduction by 2030 and a net-zero emissions energy system by 2040, integrating renewable natural gas to further diminish its carbon footprint.