Taiwan Semiconductor

Taiwan Semiconductor

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+1.93 -55
Industry: Semiconductors
Listing country: Taiwan
Year added: 2020

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, known as TSMC, is a global leader in the semiconductor industry. The company specializes in a suite of services that include Foundry Services, where it is renowned for offering a wide array of integrated circuit fabrication capabilities. Additionally, TSMC is at the forefront of Advanced Technology, providing leading-edge processes for the most sophisticated semiconductor nodes currently available. TSMC also delivers custom System on a Chip (SoC) Solutions, developing and creating client-specific applications with a diverse range of designs tailored to meet the specific needs of their customers. The continuous commitment to Research and Development ensures that TSMC remains at the cutting edge of semiconductor technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible within the sector. TSMC operates under its namesake brand and is integral as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), with no consumer-facing brands under its portfolio. The company’s services are crucial to semiconductor firms around the world, with a particular emphasis on key markets such as the United States—home to major clients like Apple, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA—as well as China and other nations that host significant electronics and semiconductor enterprises. (Powered by AI)

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Taiwan Semiconductor

Every year, around 4 trillion m3 of freshwater is used worldwide1. Overuse of water extraction exhausts the ecosystems from which it is taken2;p6,17. The industrial sector is responsible for about 20% of global water withdrawal2;p7. Companies shou...

Renu R. October 9th, 2024
26 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes accounte...

Rebecca L. October 13th, 2023
16 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

Globally, 2.3 million (Mn) people die due to work-related accidents or diseases per year1. Work-related injuries cause emotional & financial suffering to the families of the injured2. The manufacturing industry, which includes electronic products,...

Renu R. September 6th, 2023
24 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

In 2021, 57.4 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of e-waste were generated across the globe1, and only about 17.4% of e-waste is recycled globally1. Semiconductor foundry companies design and manufacture silicon wafers used in electronics and other industrie...

Gift O. August 21st, 2023
20 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

In 2020, 3.4 billion people were employed globally, representing 44% of the global population1. Job creation is crucial for society, as well as for the economy2. Employment facilitates poverty reduction & provides social protection for workers & t...

Ghulam G. July 20th, 2023
26 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;pxii. Women’s underrepresentation negatively affects their promotions, and hiring, which impacts their stand in society2. The drive towards a sustainable world...

Dolapo J. July 8th, 2023
32 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

The population of disabled people is about one billion globally and they are classified under minority groups in the global labour force4. The employment of people with disabilities guarantees a stable source of income for them5. It is mandated in...

Emmanuel J. June 19th, 2023
32 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

GHGs trap the sun's heat and cause a rise in temperature and sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change1. In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e2. Industries need to develop carbon-free systems to ...

Ifeoluwa I. January 22nd, 2024
28 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

Globally, 2.01 billion tonnes (t) of waste are produced annually, of which at least 33% are dumped into a landfill without proper management or incinerated in an unsafe manner4. Over 19% are recycled, while 11% are incinerated4. Poor waste managem...

Augustin C. February 22nd, 2023
30 ratings
Taiwan Semiconductor

Every year, the world produces over 1.15 trillion microchips, driving global advancements in deep learning, 5G and AI as they expand computer power and memory function1. Global supply chains rely on chip foundries for the most advanced manufacturi...

Oluwatobi O. August 29th, 2023
16 ratings

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