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Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA)'s Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework aligned with international guidelines & practices (IPCC, GHG Protocol, ISO14064, Code of Practice, etc.)
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The threat of climate change has catalyzed global endeavors to curb greenhouse gas emissions, with carbon taxation emerging as a pivotal policy instrument. Singapore, akin to Taiwan, has embraced this tool, and its ramifications on their semiconductor industry are both profound and multifaceted. At the outset, the imposition of carbon taxes inevita...
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... verification is done to give the verifier confidence to sign off the ER with a reasonable level of assurance. NEA provides templates for Notice of Verification, Verification Plan Summary, and Verification Report that accredited verifiers must use for the conduct of verification and the final verification report (Fig. 2). Companies wishing to provide third-party verification services must be accredited by NEA through an independent assessment to carry out the verification of GHG emissions reporting in line with the Carbon Pricing Act (CPA) and its accompanying regulations. A site visit is conducted to ensure the implementation of the MP (including the ...
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... • Material Innovation: Embracing material innovations that reduce reliance on high-carbon footprint inputs and exploring the use of sustainable alternatives that offer the same functionality with a lower environmental impact (Li et al., 2023a). • Energy Management: Implementing comprehensive energy management systems that leverage advanced analytics to optimize energy use and reduce waste in manufacturing processes (Li et al., 2023b). • Circular Economy Integration: Adopting circular economy principles, such as resource recycling, extending product lifecycles, and designing products for end-of-life recyclability, thereby minimizing waste and the carbon footprint of products. ...
... In pursuit of net zero, the semiconductor industry must also consider the lifecycle emissions of its products, from raw material extraction through to end-user delivery and eventual disposal or recycling (Li et al., 2023b). This holistic view will be instrumental in developing a sustainable pathway that not only aligns with the Paris Agreement but also fosters a resilient and environmentally responsible industry. ...
Greenhouse gases (GHGs), particularly fluorinated compounds (FCs), nitrous oxide (N2O), and nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), contribute significantly to climate change, and the semiconductor industry is a notable emitter of these gases. This report introduces an innovative methodology for GHG emission reduction in the semiconductor industry by utilizing advanced abatement systems, referencing Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) published methods AM0078 and AM0111. The proposed methodology shows promising potential, with substantial reductions in FCs, N2O, and NF3 emissions, positioning the semiconductor industry as a key player in climate change mitigation efforts. The main results indicate that by applying the latest abatement systems, a significant reduction in the targeted GHGs can be achieved. The methodology’s verification process confirms the effectiveness of GHG reduction, ensuring that semiconductor manufacturing’s environmental impact is minimized. Our findings suggest that the implementation of this methodology could lead to industry-wide adoption, resulting in a substantial contribution towards stabilizing atmospheric GHG concentrations.
