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T-2D3a-A-1 - Semiconductor manufacturing

Definition

This emission source is defined by the IPCC in TBD.

Sustainability Category: Amber

Amber

This activity currently has moderate climate impact but may be necessary for urban functioning, with a clear pathway to decarbonization. While not yet climate-positive, this activity is actively improving the emissions profile and represents intermediate performance on the path to sustainability.

Transition Elements

This activity has the following mitigation options modelled as transition elements:

Activity Model

This emission source is modelled with Unknown work type as:

Parameters

Parameter Unit Description
emission_factor_semiconductor_manufacturing g_co2e_m2 Emission factor semiconductor manufacturing
growth_activity_semiconductor_manufacturing m2_percapita Growth of semiconductor manufacturing
start_year_activity_semiconductor_manufacturing m2 Semiconductor manufacturing
work_intensity_direct_operations_use_m2 m2_m2 Work intensity direct operations use m2

YAML Specification

sustainability: amber
version: 2.1.0
operation:
  growthType: true
  variable: start_year_activity_semiconductor_manufacturing
  growthFactor:
    unitOfMeasure: per_capita
    expression: '%[0]'
    variables:
    - growth_activity_semiconductor_manufacturing
work:
- name: fugitive
  unitOfMeasure: m2
  operationToWork:
    unitOfMeasure: m2/m2
    expression: '%[0]'
    variables:
    - work_intensity_direct_operations_use_m2
  input:
  - resource: semiconductor_raw_materials
    unitOfMeasure: m2
    resourceToWork:
      unitOfMeasure: m2/m2
      expression: '1'
    emissionFactor:
      unitOfMeasure: g_co2e/m2
      expression: '%[0]'
      variables:
      - emission_factor_semiconductor_manufacturing