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Fraunhofer IZM, in collaboration with SEMI, is developing standardized CO2 emissions metrics for semiconductor products across the supply chain, with initial recommendations set for implementation by March 2027. The automotive industry’s internal emissions data serves as a model.

The initiative aims to provide transparent and comparable Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) metrics to help semiconductor manufacturers meet climate neutrality goals. Interest in reliable emissions data has been identified among over 25 companies, particularly cloud providers and data center operators.

The new metrics will enable tracking emissions from individual semiconductors to data center hardware. A preliminary report has been prepared to emphasize the significance of transparent data, uniform calculation methods, and standardized formats for data exchange, drawing inspiration from the automotive industry's