Renewable Energy Usage Targets
To realize its business philosophy of “Responsible Growth,” GlobalWafers Group (GWC) voluntarily set a goal in 2021 to achieve 100% renewable energy usage by 2050 and officially joined the RE100 initiative in 2022.
In June 2025, GWC announced a significant acceleration of this target, bringing the 100% renewable energy goal forward by 10 years to 2040 across all Group operations.
Along with this update, GWC revised its interim renewable energy milestones from the original targets of 20% in 2030, 35% in 2035, 50% in 2040, and 100% in 2050 to new targets of 35% in 2030, 55% in 2035, and 100% in 2040.
By expanding the use of renewable energy at all sites and reducing CO₂ emissions from electricity consumption, GWC is committed to achieving net-zero carbon by 2050 and demonstrating this commitment through concrete action.
By leveraging our global manufacturing sites, we aim to supply wafers with low carbon mileage and a reduced product carbon footprint, driving the low-carbon transformation together with our value chain partners.
We remain dedicated to creating a sustainable future in collaboration with our customers and business partners worldwide.
Environmental Management and Pollution Prevention System
We always consider the environmental impact of our business activities and act accordingly, and systematically and continuously promote environmental conservation.
Environmental Conservation Initiatives
Sustainable Environment Goals in 2025
・Energy unit consumption reduction≧5% (Base Year as 2019)
・Greenhouse gas emission reduction≧5% (Base Year as 2019)
Promotion of Energy Saving
In order to continuously reduce power consumption, we are promoting energy-saving measures such as improving productivity and introducing energy-saving equipment at our plants.
Power Usage
CO2 Emissions
Third-Party Verification of CO2 Emissions Data
We received ISO 14064-1:2018 verification for our greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions in 2024.
Reduction of Waste Generation
In order to build a sustainable recycling-oriented society, in addition to promoting the reduction of CO2 emissions, we are striving to reduce waste by improving production efficiency, effectively using resources, and thoroughly separating waste for reuse and recycling.
Amount of industrial waste generated
Protecting the Environment Together with Local Communities: Introduction of Activities
Niigata Prefecture Eco Office Award
GlobalWafers Japan participates in Niigata Prefecture Eco Office System, which recruits offices that voluntarily take the initiative in reducing CO2 emissions, and then facilitates cooperation between Niigata Prefecture and the offices to promote initiatives to prevent global warming in Niigata Prefecture.
On October 21, 2018, our Head Office and Niigata Plant were designated as Niigata Prefecture Eco Office Sites. This award recognized our particularly unique measures and outstanding reduction initiatives in terms of sustainability, development potential, and ripple effects.
We will continue to participate in these activities.
Certified as Seiro Eco Office
We have been certified as an office that is making environmentally-friendly efforts under the Seiro Town Eco Office Certification System, which aims to promote environmentally friendly activities by companies in Seiro Town, Kitakanbara County, Niigata Prefecture.
