TSMC will accelerate carbon reduction within its supply chain by integrating carbon reduction performance into supplier selection criteria from 2025. Key suppliers must sign greenhouse gas reduction agreements and commit to achieving agreed emission reduction targets by 2030. Additionally, suppliers are required to complete third-party product carbon footprint verification by the end of 2026. Non-compliant suppliers may face reduced business opportunities. TSMC’s Vice President of Materials Management, Ms. Vanessa Lee, emphasized that carbon reduction achievements and proactive planning are critical factors in selecting partners, aiming to foster a sustainable supply chain that supports net-zero goals and mutual benefits.
To address varying levels of carbon management among suppliers, TSMC has developed a “Supply Chain Carbon Reduction Action Guide” based on its own carbon reduction experiences. This guide encompasses four pillars: performance tracking and transparency, resource provision and customized support, motivation enhancement and impact expansion, and cost-effective innovation. In 2024, TSMC launched a subsidy program with a total fund of NT$84 million to encourage suppliers to invest in energy-saving and carbon reduction technologies. Notable suppliers such as SUMCO and Siltronic have pledged their support, while LCY Chemical Corporation collaborates with TSMC on recycling electronic-grade chemicals, advancing resource circulation, and reducing carbon footprints to contribute to sustainable development.
Reference : https://netzero.cna.com.tw/news/202412310161/