F-GHG Emissions Reduction Efforts:
2017 Supplier Profiles
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Radiation
April 2019
The Supplier Profiles outlined in this document detail the efforts of large-area flat panel suppliers to reduce
their fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-GHG) emissions in manufacturing facilities that make today's large-area
panels used for products such as TVs and computer monitors. More comprehensive information on how F-
GHGs are used in flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing is available on the Center for Corporate Climate
Leadership's website at: https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership/center-corporate-climate-leadership-sector-
spotlight-electronics.
Summary of Supplier Profiles
The table below on page 5 summarizes which panel suppliers publicly report their F-GHG emissions, their most
recent F-GHG emissions, and, where available, their F-GHG emissions intensity based on panel production. It
also includes information on suppliers' broader GHG emission reduction goals, since F-GHGs comprise a
significant portion of on-site Scope 1 GHG emissions,1 as well as the regulatory and/or voluntary efforts by
which suppliers are reducing their F-GHG emissions.
Most importantly, the table highlights which suppliers have fully implemented F-GHG emissions reduction
measures across their older and newer manufacturing, or fabrication, facilities, also referred to as 'fabs.' For
panel suppliers that have not fully implemented F-GHG reduction measures, whereby approximately 90
percent of annual F-GHG emissions are avoided or removed, further opportunities for improvement exist.
The summary table and charts below reflect data, assembled from public sources and the suppliers
themselves, on F-GHG emissions for calendar year or fiscal year 2017, depending on the supplier's reporting
cycle. Public sources of information include suppliers' responses to the annual CDP Investor Questionnaire and
each supplier's annual sustainability or corporate social responsibility reports.
Following the summary information, individual profiles provide more information on specific methods, such as
abatement, process optimization and use of alternatives that suppliers are using to reduce their F-GHG
emissions.
1 Scope 1 GHG emissions are an organization's direct emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by that
organization.
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Supplier Market Share
The eleven-global flat panel display suppliers named among the profiles produce 97%2 of all large-area flat
panel displays sold globally, as shown in the chart below3. Large area panels are defined as being 9.1 inches or
larger.
2017 Global Market Share of Large Area Panels Production for Featured Suppliers
HannStar, 1%
Other, 3%
Info vision, 1%
CEC Panda, 3%
LG Display, 22%
China Star, 8%
All Optronics, 13%
Samsung Display, 17%
Innolux, 14%
Source: IHS Technology 2017. "Large Area Display Production Strategy Tracker."
2 Source: IHS Technology 2017. "Large Area Display Production Strategy Tracker."
3Total percent of market shares may exceed to be less than 100%, due to rounding.
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Key Findings Based on 2017 Data
Some suppliers who previously reported annual F-GHG emissions did not provide this data for their
2017 calendar year reports. While some liquid crystal display (LCD) suppliers have reported, and
continue to report, their F-GHG emissions publicly, others with large and/or increasing market share
opt to report their F-GHG emissions either privately or directly to their customers. Thus, greater
transparency is still needed on all LCD panel suppliers' F-GHG emissions to better understand overall
trends in F-GHG emissions. An improved understanding is needed on the extent to which F-GHG
emission reductions result from both the use of F-GHG reduction technologies and the use of
alternative F-GHGs in key processes. This will better equip brands to understand all methods their
suppliers implement to reduce F-GHG emissions. For example, LG Display provides information on the
alternative use of NF3 to replace SF6 in the etch process, with demonstrated emissions reduction
potential. While LG Display uses NF3 in remote plasma source chamber clean (RPSC) in all its
manufacturing lines, it has replaced NF3 with F2 in chamber cleaning for one of its manufacturing lines.
It would be helpful to learn the extent to which such alternative uses for existing F-gases and/or any
new gases used also necessitate installation of F-GHG abatement technologies to mitigate emissions.
An optimal F-GHG emission intensity, based on full abatement and/or the fullest use of alternative
gases, could serve as an indicator on whether F-GHG emission reduction efforts have been implemented
to the fullest extent possible.
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IEEE 1680.1 Standard
In March 2018, the IEEE 1680.1-2018 Standard for Environmental and Social Responsibility
Assessment of Computers and Displays was published, replacing a previous version.
This standard includes new criteria that incentivize improvements across many different
environmental impacts. One of the new optional criterion addresses F-GHG emissions reductions by
flat panel display suppliers. For a brand manufacturer (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)) to
declare that a product containing flat panel displays meets the F-GHG criteria and conforms to the
standard, at least 75% of its flat panel display suppliers, by amount spent during the annual fiscal or
calendar year, must demonstrate that they are reducing annual F-GHG emissions by 90 percent.
The revised IEEE 1680.1 standard aims to foster greater sustainability in the Information Technology
(IT) supply chain since the criteria of the standard underpin the Electronic Product Environmental
Assessment Tool (EPEAT), a sustainability rating tool for certain electronics. An IT product receives an
EPEAT Bronze, Silver, or Gold rating. Bronze-rated products meet minimum required criteria only,
whereas Silver and Gold-rated products also meet additional amounts of optional criteria.
Computer and Display products that are "EPEAT registered" will be required to meet the IEEE 1680.1
standard. A registry of conformant products is publicly available at www.epeat.net as of November
2018.
Many institutional purchasers around the globe purchase EPEAT- registered products. By searching
the registry, purchasers can determine if EPEAT-registered products containing flat panel displays,
namely monitors and laptops, meet the optional F-GHG emissions reduction criterion.
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Summary of F-GHG reporting reduction activities by LCD supplier
Company
Market Share of FPD Production
Publicly Reported 2017 F-GHGs
2017 F-
GHG
Emissions
(MtCChe)
% Reduction from 2016
2017 F-GHG
Intensity
(MtCC>2e/m2of
panel produced)
GHG Reduction Goals4
National Regulations on F-GHGs/Carbon Trading
Participation in Voluntary National/International
(i.e., WDICC) F-GHG Efforts?
F-GHGs Targeted by
Emission Reduction
Efforts
Processes Targeted by
Emission Reduction
Efforts
Reduction
Approach(es)
Used
Full F-GHG
Emission Reduction
Measures
Implemented at
Each Fab (resulting
in overall ~90% F-
GHG emission
reductions across
all fabs)
Abatement
Process Improvements
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Other
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PFCs
HFCs
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4 For more information on GHG emission reduction goals, including the base year and scope of included emissions, see the individual Supplier Profiles.
5 Estimated using publicly available information.
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Flat Panel Display Supplier Profiles
Flat panel display suppliers are presented in descending order of market share.
LG Display 7
Innolux Corporation 11
AUO (AU Optronics) 15
Sharp 21
CEC Panda 24
Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) 26
HannStar 29
Suppliers Without Public Data 32
Samsung 32
BOE 33
China Star 33
Infovision 34
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LG Display 2017 Data
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F-GHG Emissions Over Time
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Market Share F-GHG Emissions (MTC02e)
The chart above shows the following separate but related metrics:
Market share over time shows the size of the supplier relative to all suppliers in the industry based on
area of panels produced.
Total emissions over time show total F-GHGs emitted by the supplier each year. Supplier emissions can
change due to the implementation of emissions reduction efforts, an increase or decrease in panel
production, and/or LCD technology advancements.
Emission intensity, noted where data is available, is a measure of the amount of F-GHG emissions per
unit of production. Trends in emission intensity show whether the supplier's rate of emissions is
increasing or decreasing over time and can indicate whether the supplier is implementing emission
reduction efforts. LG Display does not publicly report F-GHG emission intensity.
F-GHG emissions are publicly reported by suppliers through the CDP (formerly "Carbon Disclosure Project")
and/or corporate sustainability reports. In this graph, market share is calculated based on production data
from IHS Technology.
F-GHG Emission Reduction Activities
Overview
In 2017, LG Display emitted approximately 2,525,243 MtC02e of F-GHG's as follows:
o HFCs: 265 MtC02e
o PFCs: 131,560 MtC02e
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o SF6: 2,393,418 MtC02e
Gases Targeted
SFs
PFCs
NF3
Processes Targeted
Etching
Cleaning
Approaches Used
Abatement
Abatement Systems: LG Display has installed F-GHG abatement systems on all lines of cleaning tools
and on two lines of etching tools. Electrically heated point-of-use systems are installed for NF3 in
cleaning tools and combustion-type centralized systems are installed for SF6 and PFCs in etch tools.
Process Improvements
LG Display has applied end-point detection and revised processes to optimize the use of F-GHGs.
Alternative Chemicals
SF6 Replacement: In 2014, LG Display developed a gas application technology as an alternative to
using SF6 and has started implementing the use of the alternative. In 2015, since joining the Korean
emission trading scheme, LG Display replaced SF6 as a process gas used in dry etching with NF3, which
has a lower GWP. At its Paju, Korea plant, the use of SF6 in 2017 decreased by 44% from 2015 levels.
Remote Plasma Source Chamber Clean: LG Display has applied NF3 remote plasma source chamber
clean (RPSC) to all manufacturing lines. RPSC's utilization rate is 97% compared to 70% for an ordinary
chamber.
NF3 Replacement: LG Display has replaced NF3 with F2 in chamber cleaning on one of its
manufacturing lines. LG Display continues to research alternative lower GWP etching gases than SF6
for the dry etching process.
LGD invested 3.8 billion won (W) (in 2016, 1 W = 0.00088 USD6) for the development of clean
production technology to replace SF6 to respond to the greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme.
Currently, SF6 gas replacement technology is applied in major plant facilities to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. In 2017, about 1.6 billion W was invested in scrubbers, which are process gas cracking
facilities to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Emissions Measurement Approaches and Verification
LG Display uses national GHG emission estimation guidelines issued by the South Korean Ministry of
Environment and estimates NF3 emissions by using the 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC) Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Tier 2b guidelines.
6 Source: xe.com. Accessed on 18th April 2019
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LG Display uses the CDM methodology AM0065 as the verification criteria for their SF6 replacement
processes since the methodology. This verification occurs once per year, and applies to domestic
facilities which have replaces SF6 with NF3.
LG Display's GHG emissions are verified by a third party in accordance with South Korean government
regulations. NF3 emissions estimated by the 2006 IPCC Tier 2b Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas
Inventories for electronics industry emissions are not assured by a third party, but cross-checked by
the World Display device Industry Cooperation Committee (WDICC) members.
Emission Reduction Goals and Progress
LG Display set a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 12.6% by 2020, 16.8% by 2022
and 54.6% by 2040, relative to 2014 levels. Scope 1 emissions include F-GHGs.
LG Display reduced GHG emissions by 21.8% in 2017 compared to 2016 through process gas
replacement and energy saving campaigns. At its Paju plant, LG Display reduced the use of SF6 in 2017
by 44% through the alternative use of NF3.
LG Display's F-GHG emissions reduction efforts are part of its broader goals to reduce corporate-wide
GHG emissions.
LG Display is subject to emissions caps under the Korean Emissions Trading Scheme (K-ETS) and has
been participating in GHG emissions trading since January 2015. The K-ETS is the first nationwide Cap-
and-Trade program in operation in East Asia.
In 2015, LG Display implemented its Carbon Footprint Calculator to respond to government GHG
regulations and respond to customer preference for environmentally friendly products.
LG Display is a member of the Korea Display Industry Association (KDIA), where it participates in an
environmental working group that promotes information exchange on GHG emissions reduction
technologies and initiatives. KDIA represents Korea's flat panel display suppliers in the World Display
device Industry Cooperation Committee (WDICC).
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Korea Display Industry Association. See http://www.kdia. orq/new/enq/.
LG Display 2017-2018 Sustainability Report. Available at
https://www.lQ.com/Qlobal/sustainability/communications/sustainability-reports.
LG Display 2016-2017 Sustainability Report. Available at http://wwwJgdisplay.com/eng/sustainability/report.
LG Display 2015-2016 Sustainability Report. Available at http://www.lgdisplay.com/eng/sustainabiHty/report.
LG Display 2014-2015 Sustainability Report. Available at http://www.lgdisplay.com/eng/sustainabiHty/report.
LG Display (response in 2014 regarding 2012/2013 data).
LG Display's responses to the 2011 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
LG Display's responses to the 2014 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
LG Display's responses to the 2016 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
LG Display's responses to the 2017 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
LG Display's responses to the 2018 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
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"Point of Use Abatement Device to Reduce SF6 emissions in LCD Manufacturing Operation in the Republic of
Korea (South Korea)." LG Display's SF6 Abatement Project. Clean Development Mechanism Project:
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"Republic of Korea: An Emissions Trading Case Study." Environmental Defense Fund, Climate Chang Research
Institute of Korea, and I ETA. Available at
http://www.ieta.org/resources/2016%20Case%20Studies/Korean Case Study 2016.pdf.
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Innolux Corporation 2017 Data
14% Market Shore
F-GHG Emissions Over Time
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o PFCs (includes NF3): 50,8587 MtC02e (48,462 MtC02e (NF3) + 2,396 MtC02e (PFCs))
o SF6: 302,886 MtC02e
In 2017, Innolux reported that removal equipment reduced total annual F-GHG emissions by
3,029,691 MtC02e, compared to 2,865,222 MtC02e reduced in 2016, and 2,139,043 MtC02e reduced
in 2015.
In 2017, F-GHGs represented 10.6 percent of Innolux's total GHG emissions compared to 12.8 percent
of total emissions in 2016.8
Emissions Intensity:
Innolux reduced its F-GHG emission intensity from 0.0094 MtC02e/m2 of panel produced in 2010 to
0.0086 MtC02e/m2 in 2012.
In 2013 it dropped to 0.0073 MtC02e/m2.
In 2014, Innolux's F-GHG emission intensity was 0.0068 MtC02e/m2 of glass panels.
Innolux continued to achieve its goal to further reduce its F-GHG emission intensity to 0.0066
MtC02e/m2 in 2016.
In 2017, the F-GHG emission intensity per input substrate at the TFT-LCD stage of Taiwan sites was
0.0052 MtC02e/m2, which was reduced 12.5% compared with 2016.
Gases Targeted
SFs HFCs
PFCs NF3
Processes Targeted
Cleaning
Etching
Innolux uses a small amount offluorinated heat transfer fluids, but has not inventoried them. In
anticipation of the upcoming updates to the IPCC Guidelines, Innolux is documenting the amount of
heat transfer fluids purchased in 2015 to 2017.
Approaches Used
Abatement
Innolux has installed the tail gas treatment unit to conduct thermal destruction for reduction of F-
GHGs emission. Local combustion scrubbers were installed in Fab3 in Tainan to remove SF6 emitted
during the etching process by combustion.
Innolux has installed local combustion scrubbers. In 2017, Innolux reduced 3,029,691 MtC02e of F-
GHGs.
8 In 2017, Innolux's total Scope 1 emissions accounted for 12.15% of their total emissions, meaning F-GHG emissions
make up the majority of Innolux's Scope 1 emissions.
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Process Improvements
Innolux is optimizing the use of F-GHGs in the process chambers. Additional details not available.
Gas Recycling/Reuse
Recovery System: Innolux is working with the Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan to
test an SF6 liquefaction recovery system. If it works, Innolux will expand the system across applicable
fabs.
Alternative Chemicals
SF6 Replacement: Innolux has planned to replace SF6 with NF3 in the etching process in some of its
factories.
Innolux is using lower GWP gases, where possible.
Emissions Measurement Approaches and Verification
Innolux estimates F-GHG emissions based on the Tier 2b method for electronics industry emissions
provided in the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
Innolux received third party verification for its GHG inventory every year until 2017, which was verified
in accordance with the ISO 14064-3 standard.
Innolux has collected data for 13 years and passed the third-party verification according to ISO 14064-
1.
Emission Reduction Goals and Progress
In 2013, Innolux released its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) system to help streamline calculations of
emissions on a per product basis.
In 2017, Innolux audited the carbon emissions of 82 suppliers, who inventoried their GHG emissions.
Innolux exceeded its 2017 target of reducing carbon emission of suppliers by 133,100 MtC02e and
achieved a reduction of 133,971 MtC02e.
Innolux plans to continue monitoring carbon emissions to establish a comprehensive database.
Innolux applied for early carbon credits for its carbon reduction efforts between 2005 and 2011,
receiving 16 million tons in credits in 2015 for Taiwan's cap and trade program.
In 2017, Innolux applied to the Taiwan EPA for the carbon offset program. The application for
reduction credits was agreed to after initial review, expecting a reduction of emissions by 35,000 C02e
per year.
Participation in Broader F-GHG Reduction Efforts
Innolux is a member of Taiwan's TFT-LCD Association (TTLA). The TTLA participates on behalf of
Taiwan's LCD suppliers in the World Display device Industry Cooperation (WDICC), whose members
have agreed to 30% F-GHG emission reductions by 2020 relative to 2010 levels.
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2014 Innolux CSR Report. Available at
http://www.Innolux.com/Files/CWSFiles/csr/2014INX%20CSR%20report-en.pdf (see page 53).
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2015 INNOLUX CSR Report Available at http://www.innolux.com/Files/CWSFiles/csr/CSR2015-en 0630f.pdf
(see page 47).
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web.pdf.
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en0627.pdf.
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(ITRI), 2004. Available at https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-02/documents/
conf04 lu.pdf.
Innolux Corporate Social Responsibility 2015 Summary. Available at http://www.innolux.com/Pages/EN/CSR/
LOVE/Green Operations/Climate Change Risks and Opportunities EN.html.
Innolux's responses to the 2014 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
Innolux's responses to the 2015 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
Innolux's responses to the 2016 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
Innolux's responses to the 2017 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
Innolux's responses to the 2018 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
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"The Initiative and Efforts from Electronic Corporations in Taiwan-Semiconductor and TFT-LCD."
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ectronic Industry in Taiwan.pdf.
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Market share over time shows the size of the supplier relative to all suppliers in the industry based on
area of panels produced.
Total emissions over time show total F-GHGs emitted by the supplier each year. Supplier emissions can
change due to the implementation of emissions reduction efforts, an increase or decrease in panel
production, and/or LCD technology advancements.
Emission intensity, noted where data is available, is a measure of the amount of F-GHG emissions per
unit of production. Trends in emission intensity show whether the supplier's rate of emissions is
increasing or decreasing over time and can indicate whether the supplier is implementing emission
reduction efforts.
F-GHG emissions are publicly reported by suppliers through the CDP (formerly "Carbon Disclosure Project")
and/or corporate sustainability reports. In this graph, market share is calculated based on production data
from IHS Technology.
F-GHG Emission Reduction Activities
Overview
In 2017, AUO emitted approximately 180,092 metric tons of C02 equivalent (MtC02e) of F-GHGs, as
follows:
o HFCs: 9,634 MtC02e
o PFCs (includes NF3): 24,884 MtC02e (22,154 MtC02e (NF3) + 2,690 MtC02e (PFCs))
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o SF6: 145,574 MtC02e
From 2003 to 2017, AUO reduced total F-GHG emissions by 14.7 million metric tons C02e. This is
equivalent to taking 3.1 million cars off the road for one year.9
Emissions Intensity:
In 2017, the F-GHG emission intensity was 0.0026 MtC02e/m2, a 13% increase since 2016.
The direct GHG emission intensity for Scope 1 was 4.8 kgC02e/m2 (which translates to 0.0048
MtC02e/m2) a 12% increase compared to that of 2016. The corresponding indirect GHG emissions
intensity for Scope 2 was 46.4 kgC02e/m2 (0.0046 MtC02e/m2), a 3% increase compared to that of
2016. Thus, the combined GHG emission intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 was approximately
51.0 kg C02e/m2 (0.051 MtC02e/m2).
From 2010 to 2017, AUO reduced its GHG emissions intensity, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope
2 GHG emissions, by 13%, from 58.5 kg C02e/m2 (0.059 MtC02e/m2) of panel produced to 51.0 kg
C02e/m2 (0.051 MtC02e/m2). Since 2008, AUO has reduced the Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions
per unit area of production by 45%.
AUO has pledged to continue its efforts to achieve an additional 5% reduction in emissions intensity
by 2020 to attain their 25% GHG emission reduction goal.
Gases Targeted
SFs HFCs
PFCs (specifically CF4) NF3
Processes Targeted
Etching
Cleaning
Cooling: Per the "Guidance for Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting for GHG inventory"
published by the Taiwanese EPA, emissions from fluorinated heat transfer fluids are too minor in AUO's
process to account for.
Approaches Used
Abatement
Localized Abatement Systems: As of 2015, AUO has installed localized, point-of-use abatement
systems in all fabrication facilities (fabs).
Abatement for Cleaning: AUO uses combustion abatement systems for cleaning processes in all fabs.
Abatement for Etching: AUO uses combustion abatement systems or membrane separation
technology for dry etching processes on all new production lines (built after 2003).
Process Improvements
Reduced SF6 Consumption: AUO's process experts worked with its SF6 supplier to implement ways to
reduce the quantity of SF6 used in etching across all fabs. At one of its fabs, at full production capacity,
9 Calculated using EPA's Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, which is available at
https://www.eDa.aov/enerciv/cireenhouse-cias-eQuivaIencies-caIcuIator
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adjusting relevant SF6 process parameters can result in reducing the equivalent of 32,000 metric tons
of C02 annually, which is equal to 18% of AUO's reported SF6 emissions in 2015.
Reduced Gas Waste and Improved Utilization Efficiencies: By installing flow meters and mass flow
controllers at the front of tool chambers, on-site engineers have been able to reduce unnecessary gas
waste and improve gas utilization efficiencies.
Process Changes and Enhancements: In 2017, the Green Production Team under the Green
Manufacturing Subcommittee implemented 523 projects including installing energy-saving
chillers/pumps, introducing wireless smart meters and (specific to reducing F-GHGs) enhancing the
efficiency of the PFC abatement systems. 45% of the emissions reduction was achieved through
refined procedures and enhanced management, whereas 55% was achieved through investments.
Alternative Chemicals
NF3 Substitution: AUO uses NF3 instead of SF6 in cleaning, since NF3 has a lower global warming
potential (GWP) and it is used more efficiently.
Ongoing Research: AUO continues to research the possibilities of using alternative gases with lower or
no GWP in conjunction with optimizing process efficiencies and implementing abatement systems.
Gas Recycling/Reuse
Recycling Test: In 2012, AUO tested gas recycling technologies and recycling efficiency at one fab.
Reuse Pilot: In 2013, AUO's Longtan site introduced a membrane separation method that purifies SF6
so that it can be re-used in the manufacturing process. However, due to a higher maintenance
demand and lower efficiency, the recycling system has been replaced by an abatement system.
Emissions Measurement Approaches and Verification
AUO estimates F-GHG emissions based on the Tier 2b method for electronics industry emissions
provided in the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, including use of
default destruction or removal efficiency (DRE) values for abatement.
A third party verifies AUO's raw data according to the ISO 14064-1 guidance (verification document
included below).
Emission Reduction Goals and Progress
AUO set a goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission intensity in all fabs globally by 25% from 2010
to 2015. AUO was able to achieve 20% of this goal. F-GHGs are included as part of Scope 1 emissions.
AUO set a subsequent goal for all manufacturing sites in Taiwan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG
emission intensity per square meter of glass produced by 5% by 2020 compared to 2015.
AUO has a "Green Solutions" initiative that addresses emissions reductions through operations, supply
chain improvements, and product design.
AUO announced its "Carbon 2020" strategy in 2015, which aims to reduce carbon emissions to 1
million tons by 2020 and implement strategies in all areas from the optimization of product design,
material usage, manufacturing processes and logistic options to the provision of energy-efficient
solutions to customers.
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By setting 2005 as the base year, AUO expects to achieve a 20% GHG reduction by the end of 2030
with an additional 30% reduction before 2050 to cut emission levels in half that compared to 2005.
Participation in Broader F-GHG Reduction Efforts
AUO is a member of Taiwan's TFT-LCD Association (TTLA). The TTLA participates on behalf of Taiwan's
LCD suppliers in the World Display device Industry Cooperation (WDICC), whose members have
agreed to 30% F-GHG emission reductions by 2020 relative to 2010 levels.
AUO participates in the Product Attribute to Impact Algorithm (PAIA) Project to develop lifecycle
impact calculation tools for LCDs, capturing F-GHG emissions information. AUO has employed a
methodology to manufacture low-carbon LCD products, including 15.6" notebook panels, 65" and 55"
curve panels, and 18.5" to 24" desktop monitors.
AUO has engaged in developing the SF6 abatement verification methodology for LCD industries in
Taiwan.
AUO received 9.56 million tons of tradeable carbon credits by the Taiwan EPA for its early action on
PFC reductions and third party verification of its F-GHG abatement. In both 2016 and 2017, AUO
signed the largest carbon credit trading deals in Taiwan. A total of 5 million tons were traded through
the Taiwan EPA's domestic carbon trading platform in both years.
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http://www.auo.eom/upload/download/l/AUO 2013 CSR EN All.pdf.
AUO 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report (Section 4.2.1, page 82). Available at
http://www.auo.eom/upload/download/l/2015 CSR All en.pdf.
AUO 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Available at
https://www.auo.com/en-global/Report and Certificate/down load/1164
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AUO 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Available at
h ttps://www. a uo.com/en -
global/Report and Certificate/index?cateqory=CSR report&series=CSR report 2017
AUO's responses to the 2014 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
AUO's responses to the 2015 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
AUO's responses to the 2016 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
AUO's responses to the 2017 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
AUO's responses to the 2018 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
AUO direct communications.
EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. Available at https://www.epa.aov/enerav/greenhouse-aas-
equivalencies-calculator.
Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration. "The Initiative and Efforts from Electronic Corporations in
Taiwan- Semiconductor and TFT-LCD." Available at
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ectronic Industry in Taiwan.pdf.
TTLA presentation at APEC meeting, August 2012, Taiwan.
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http://home.ieita.or.jp/device/committee/pdf/Environmental%20Report ENG 161110.pdf.
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Sharp 2017 Data
4% Market Shore
F-GHG Emissions Over Time
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The chart above shows the following separate but related metrics:
Market share over time shows the size of the supplier relative to all suppliers in the industry based on
area of panels produced.
Total emissions over time show total F-GHGs emitted by the supplier each year. Supplier emissions can
change due to the implementation of emissions reduction efforts, an increase or decrease in panel
production, and/or LCD technology advancements.
Emission intensity, noted where data is available, is a measure of the amount of F-GHG emissions per
unit of production. Trends in emission intensity show whether the supplier's rate of emissions is
increasing or decreasing over time and can indicate whether the supplier is implementing emission
reduction efforts. Sharp does not publicly report F-GHG emission intensity.
F-GHG emissions are publicly reported by suppliers through the CDP (formerly "Carbon Disclosure Project")
and/or corporate sustainability reports. In this graph market share is calculated based on production data from
IHS Technology.
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F-GHG Emissions Reduction Activities
Overview
In 2017, Sharp emitted a total of approximately 95,125 metric tons of C02 equivalent (MtC02e) of F-
GHGs, as follows:10
Processes Targeted
Etching
Cleaning
Approaches Used
Abatement
Abatement Systems: Sharp has installed abatement systems on all etching and cleaning process
equipment.
Scrubbers and Exhaust Treatment: Sharp has installed scrubbers and exhaust gas treatment systems.
Process Improvements
Researching Process Optimization: Sharp has been researching ways to improve process optimization
and manufacturing process conditions at the time that manufacturing equipment is first installed and
in daily operations.
Alternative Chemicals
Researching Lower GWP Gases: Sharp has been collecting the latest information from relevant
sources and researching the possibility of using lower GWP alternative gases.
Gas Recycling/Reuse
Not applicable.
Emissions Measurement Approaches and Verification
Sharp estimates F-GHG emissions based on the Tier 2b method for electronics industry emissions
provided in the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
Sharp's reported Scope 1 emissions, which include F-GHGs, have not undergone third party
verification.
o HFCs: 2,465 MtC02e
o PFCs: 44,654 MtC02e
o SFs: 38,204 MtC02e
o NF3: 9,802 MtC02e
Gases Targeted
SFs
PFCs (CF4, C2Fs, C4Fs)
HFCs (CHF3)
NF3
10 Sharp reports annual emissions for its fiscal year, April 1 through March 31, rather than calendar year.
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Emission Reduction Goals and Progress
Sharp works to reduce F-GHG emissions in accordance with the targets of Ministry of Economy. Trade
and Industry; the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association fJEITA): and
other industrial associations.
Sharp set a goal to reduce annual GHG emissions to below 2007 baseline emissions levels for ten
manufacturing fabrication facilities (fabs) by 2011.
Sharp set a goal to reduce GHG emissions intensity per adjusted production unit (tons of CO2e/100
million yen) by 35% across the ten fabs by 2012. By end of fiscal year 2011, Sharp met both of its goals
and reduced total emissions by 40% and emissions intensity by 42%.
In fiscal year 2017, the Sharp Group's GHG emissions decreased by 6.4% compared to the previous
fiscal year Participation in Broader F-GHG Reduction Efforts
Sources
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). See
http://www.jeita.or.jp/engHsh/.
Nishida, et al. PFC Emission Reduction Strategy for the LCD Industry. Journal of the SID 13/10. 2005
Sharp (Sharp Corporation).
Sharp Corporation's responses to the 2017 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
Sharp Corporation's responses to the 2018 Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Questionnaire.
Sustainability Report 2016 by the Sharp Corporation. Available at:
h ttp://www.sh arp. co.jp/corpora te/eco/report/ssr/in dex. h tml.
Sustainability Report 2017 by the Sharp Corporation. Available at: http://www.sharp-
world. com/corporate/eco/report/ssr/pdf/ssr2017e.pdf
Sustainability Report 2017 by the Sharp Corporation. Available at: http://www.sharp-
world. com/corporate/eco/report/ssr/pdf/ssr2018e.pdf
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CEC Panda 2017 Data
3% Market Shore
F-GHG Emissions Over Time
CEC Panda
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2014
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I Market Share Total F-GHG Emissions (MTC02e) F-GHG Emissions excluding HFCs (MTC02e)
The chart above shows the following separate but related metrics:
Market share over time shows the size of the supplier relative to all suppliers in the industry based on
area of panels produced.
Total emissions over time show total F-GHGs emitted by the supplier each year. Supplier emissions can
change due to the implementation of emissions reduction efforts, an increase or decrease in panel
production, and/or LCD technology advancements.
Emission intensity, noted where data is available, is a measure of the amount of F-GHG emissions per
unit of production. Trends in emission intensity show whether the supplier's rate of emissions is
increasing or decreasing over time and can indicate whether the supplier is implementing emission
reduction efforts. CEC Panda does not publicly report F-GHG emission intensity. Note that CEC Panda
reported HFC emissions in 2015, but not in 2016, so the chart above shows F-GHG emissions both
including and excluding HFC emissions for comparison between years.
F-GHG emissions are publicly reported by suppliers through the CDP (formerly "Carbon Disclosure Project")
and/or corporate sustainability reports. In this graph, market share is calculated based on production data
from IHS Technology.
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F-GHG Emission Reduction Activities
Overview
No information is available on CEC Panda's 2017 F-GHG emissions.
In 2016, per its second year of reporting F-GHG emissions to the CDP, CEC Panda emitted a total of
approximately 53,312 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MtC02e) of F-GHGs, as follows:11
o PFCs: 2,297 MtC02e
o SFs: 11,082 MtC02e
o NF3: 39,933 MtC02e
Gases Targeted
No information is available on gases targeted by CEC Panda's F-GHG emission reduction activities.
Processes Targeted
No information is available on processes targeted by CEC Panda's F-GHG emission reduction activities.
Approaches Used
No information is available on approaches used by CEC Panda to reduce F-GHG emissions.
Emissions Measurement Approaches and Verification
CEC PANDA estimates its F-GHG emissions based on the Tier 2b method provided by the 2006 IPCC
Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories for electronics industry emissions.
CEC PANDA has not undergone third party verification or assurance for its reported Scope 1 emissions,
which include F-GHG emissions, for its previous years' GHG inventory data.
Emission Reduction Goals and Progress
CEC Panda set a goal to reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions by 10% from 2015 to 2016 and reported that
100% of the target was achieved in 2016. No information is available on CEC Panda's 2017 progress
towards F-GHG emission reduction goals.
In 2016, CEC Panda implemented 37 projects to reduce GHG emissions by an estimated annual 7301
C02e savings in metric tons C02e.
Participation in Broader F-GHG Reduction Efforts
No information is available on CEC Panda's participation in broader F-GHG reduction efforts.
Sources
CEC PANDA's responses to the 2016 CDP Investor Questionnaire
CEC PANDA's responses to the 2017 CDP Investor Questionnaire
11 CEC Panda reported HFC emissions in 2015 but not 2016 or 2017.
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Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT] 2017 Data
1% Market Shore
F-GHG Emissions Over Time
CPT
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Market Share
2014 2015
F-GHG Emissions (MTC02e)
2016
2017
The chart above shows the following separate but related metrics:
Market share over time shows the size of the supplier relative to all suppliers in the industry based on
area of panels produced.
Total emissions over time show total F-GHGs emitted by the supplier each year. Supplier emissions can
change due to the implementation of emissions reduction efforts, an increase or decrease in panel
production, and/or LCD technology advancements.
Emission intensity, noted where data is available, is a measure of the amount of F-GHG emissions per
unit of production. Trends in emission intensity show whether the supplier's rate of emissions is
increasing or decreasing over time and can indicate whether the supplier is implementing emission
reduction efforts. CPT does not publicly report F-GHG emission intensity.
F-GHG emissions are publicly reported by suppliers through the CDP (formerly "Carbon Disclosure Project")
and/or corporate sustainability reports. In this graph, market share is calculated based on production data
from IHS Technology.
F-GHG Emission Reduction Activities
Overview
In 2017, PFC emissions accounted for 30.27% of CPTs GHG emissions which were 769,615 MtC02e.
Based on this information, CPTs PFC emissions for 2017 were estimated to be 232,962 MtC02e, a 5%
decrease since 2016.
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In 2016, CPT emitted approximately 247,112 metric tons of C02 equivalent (MtC02e) of F-GHGs, a 55%
reduction from 2008, compared to a 49% reduction from 2008 in 2015 (313,000 MtC02e).
Between 2002 and 2017, CPT reduced F-GHG emissions by approximately 36.15 million MtCC>2e. This is
equivalent to removing 7.7 million vehicles from the road for one year.
Gases Targeted
SFs HFCs
PFCs NF3
Processes Targeted
Etching
Cleaning
Approaches Used
Abatement
Abatement Systems: CPT has installed abatement systems in all newer generation fabrication facilities
(fabs).
Process Improvements
PFC Reduction: In 2014, CPT implemented PFC reduction methods and evaluated process equipment,
targeting its 4.5 generation fabs, an earlier generation of fabs built prior to 2004. CPT conforms to the
WDICC resolution set in 2003 requiring that new plants install F-GHGs treatment facilities.
Cleaning Process: CPT completed reconstruction of the cleaning process in their Taoyuan and Longtan
plants, resulting in a 38% emission reduction of fluorinated compounds in 2011 from 2010 levels,
equal to approximately 170,000 MtC02e.
Alternative Chemicals
SF6 Replacement: CPT is using lower GWP gases, where possible. For example, CPT continues to
implement carbon reduction activities by replacing SF6 with NF3 in cleaning processes.
Emissions Measurement Approaches and Verification
CPT estimates its F-GHG emissions based on the Tier 2b method provided by the 2006 IPCC Guidelines
for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories for electronics industry emissions.
CPT's GHG inventory undergoes third-party verification and relies on the ISO14064-1 greenhouse gas
management system.
CPT details their GHG emission reporting requirements under the Regulations Governing GHG
Emission Reporting in their Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
Emission Reduction Goals and Progress
CPT set a goal to reduce GHG emissions by 280,000 MtC02e from 2013 to 2016 through process
optimization, adoption of dry etch machinery, and installation of tail gas incinerator facilities.
In 2017, emissions dropped to 769,615 ton C02, which represents a decrease by around 411,000 tons
C02 or 34.82% compared to 2008.
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In 2016, CPT's GHG emissions were 778,618 MtC02e, an increase from 778, 618 MtC02e in 2016. The
majority of CPT's GHG emissions are from F-GHG process emissions and electricity use.
Participation in Broader F-GHG Reduction Efforts
CPT is a member of the Taiwan's TFT-LCD Association (TTLA). The TTLA participates on behalf of
Taiwan's LCD suppliers in the World Display device Industry Cooperation (WDICC), whose members
have agreed to 30% F-GHG emission reductions by 2020 relative to 2010 levels. CPT will work with
TTLA to provide regular emission information of fluorinated compounds, and engage in reductions of
fluorinated compounds.
Sources
CPT 2014 Corporate Sustainability Report (page 28)
http://www.cptt.com.tw/cptt/english/html/2014 ebook CSR EN/index.html#p=32.
CPT 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report (page 42)
http://www.cptt.com.tw/cptt/enqlish/html/2015 ehook CSR EN/index.html#p=42.
CPT 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report (page 36)
http://www.cptt.com.tw/cptt/english/html/2016 ehook CSR EN/mobile/index.html#p=38
CPT 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report (page 41)
hftp://www.cptt.com. tw/cptt/english/file/CSR2018/2017 EN.pdf
CPT direct communications.
CPT's responses to the 2009 Carbon Disclosure Project Supply Chain Questionnaire.
CPT's responses to the 2015 CDP Investor Questionnaire.
CPT Website : http://www.cptt.com.tw/cptt/english/images/stories/08 CSR/CSR 07/GHG.pdf.
CPT Website: Environmental Management:
www.cptt.com.tw/index.php?option=com content&task=view&id=447<emid=180.
EPA's Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. Available at https://www.epa.qov/enerqy/qreenhouse-qas-
equivalencies-calculator.
"SF6 Abatement Strategy in Taiwan". Presentation by Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI),
2004. Available at https://www.epa.qov/sites/production/files/2016-02/documents/conf04 Iu.pdf.
TTLA presentation at APEC meeting, August 2012, Taiwan.
World Display device Industry Cooperation Committee Environmental Report. Available at
http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/pdf/Environmental%20Report ENG 161110.pdf.
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HannStar 2017 Data
1% Market Shore
F-GHG Emissions Over Time
HannStar
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Market Share F-GHG Emissions (MTC02e)
The chart above shows the following separate but related metrics:
Market share over time shows the size of the supplier relative to all suppliers in the industry based on
area of panels produced.
Total emissions over time show total F-GHGs emitted by the supplier each year. Supplier emissions can
change due to the implementation of emissions reduction efforts, an increase or decrease in panel
production, and/or LCD technology advancements.
Emission intensity, noted where data is available, is a measure of the amount of F-GHG emissions per
unit of production. Trends in emission intensity show whether the supplier's rate of emissions is
increasing or decreasing over time and can indicate whether the supplier is implementing emission
reduction efforts. HannStar does not publicly report F-GHG emissions but does report total GHG
emission intensity, as noted in the section below.
F-GHG emissions are publicly reported by suppliers through the CDP (formerly "Carbon Disclosure Project")
and/or corporate sustainability reports. In this graph, market share is calculated based on production data
from IHS Technology.
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1
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1
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F-GHG Emission Reduction Activities
Overview
In 2017, HannStar reduced approximately 29,100 metric tons of C02 equivalent (MtC02e) of F-GHG
emissions.
Emissions Intensity:
HannStar's total GHG emission intensity increased from 0.072 MtC02e/m2 to 0.075 MtC02e/m2 from
flat panel manufacturing processes of panel produced in 2016 and 2017.
Gases Targeted
SFs
NF3
Other PFCs
Processes Targeted
Etching
Cleaning
Approaches Used
Abatement
Local Scrubber: HannStar has installed a high efficiency local scrubber to reduce emissions of SF6, NF3
and other PFCs.
Abatement Systems: HannStar will install abatement systems in all newer generation fabrication
facilities (fabs).
Process Improvements
Hannstar is optimizing the use of F-GHGs in the process chambers. Additional details not available.
Alternative Chemicals
HannStar is using lower GWP gases, where possible. Additional details not available.
Emissions Measurement Approaches and Verification
HannStar estimates F-GHG emissions based on the Tier 2b method for electronics industry emissions
provided in the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
HannStar's plants in Taiwan have been developing GHG inventories and implementing third party
verification with reference to ISO 14064-1 since 2005.
HannStar's plants in China have been developing GHG inventories since 2012, but have not had these
inventories verified by a third party.
Emission Reduction Goals and Progress
Since HannStar's GHG emissions are mostly due to electricity consumption and the use of F-GHGs in
flat panel display manufacturing, the company has focused its GHG reduction efforts on these two
areas.
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HannStar applied for GHG early action offset credits based on the Taiwan EPA's Principles for
Promoting Greenhouse Gas Pilot and Offset Projects and the Announced GHG Emission Intensity for
TFT-LCD Industry.
In 2015, Taiwan's EPA awarded Hannstar 3.78 million tons of carbon credits for their early action in
voluntary GHG reductions.
Participation in Broader F-GHG Reduction Efforts
HannStar is a member of Taiwan's TFT-LCD Association (TTLA). The TTLA participates on behalf of
Taiwan's LCD suppliers in the World Display device Industry Cooperation (WDICC), whose members
have agreed to 30% F-GHG emission reductions by 2020 relative to 2010 levels.
Sources
HannStar "SFs Abatement Strategy in Taiwan". Presentation by Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research
Institute (ITRI), 2004. Available at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-02/
documents/conf04 lu.pdf.
TTLA presentation at APEC meeting, August 2012, Taiwan.
World Display device Industry Cooperation Committee Environmental Report. Available at
http://home.jeita.or.jp/device/committee/pdf/Environmental%20Report ENG 161110.pdf.
HannStar 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report (page 27). Available at htip://www.hannstar.com/
Common. aspx?mid=259&tmid=6&modid=l
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Suppliers Without Public Data in 2017
Samsung BOE China Star, and Infovision did not report public data in 2017. As a result:
No information is available on these suppliers' F-GHG emission reduction activities, including on gases
targeted, processes targeted, or approaches used.
These suppliers do not publicly measure or verify F-GHG emissions.
These suppliers do not have or disclose emission reduction goals and progress.
No information is available on these suppliers' participation in broader F-GHG reduction efforts,
except for Samsung, which is subject to Korea's regulatory requirements (i.e., the Korean Emissions
Trading Scheme (K-ETS)) to reduce GHG emissions, though it is unclear if they are actively
participating.
Below, the suppliers are listed based on their 2017 market share:
Samsung Display
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BOE
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Infovision
1% Market Share in 2017
Infovision's Market Share Over Time
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