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Semiconductors aren't green?!


14 mins listen June 23, 2023



Semiconductors are used in ev-er-y-thing. But semiconductor manufacturers have a high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions footprint. Since they are so ubiquitous in our economy, will they get a free pass and not be pressured to lower their GHG emissions? Or will the expanding industry be pushed to lower their emissions a la the oil and gas industry? These questions and more are answered on this week's episode of ESG now.

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Siyu Liu

Senior Associate, ESG Research

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