The article discusses a report by Interface revealing that the semiconductor industry's energy consumption more than doubled from 2015 to 2023, raising sustainability concerns. Energy usage increased from 58,326 GWh to 131,278 GWh, driven by rising chip demand and complex manufacturing processes. Although direct CO₂ emissions saw a decline to 18.9 million tons in 2023, Scope 3 emissions surged sevenfold to 87.4 million tons. This mirrors issues with transparency across the entire production chain. The industry's reliance on renewable energy certificates to mitigate emissions further illustrates the need for sustainable production practices in Europe.
The chip industry's energy consumption increased from 58,326 GWh in 2015 to 131,278 GWh in 2023, raising sustainability concerns for chip production.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the semiconductor sector rose significantly, with Scope 3 emissions alone seeing a sevenfold increase, highlighting the need for sustainability measures.
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