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Expanding efforts with the goal of achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2030



Oyama, Tochigi; August 25, 2022 &#8212; <a href="http://gigaphoton.com/">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources used in semiconductor lithography, has announced that it has signed a purchase agreement for the purchase of &#8220;J-Credit&#8221; certification on August 24 JST.



Amid various weather-related disasters in recent years, more than 120 countries and regions have set &#8220;carbon neutrality by 2050&#8221; as a goal under the Science Based Target (SBT) derived from the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015. In addition, the semiconductor industry is also aiming to achieve the goal even earlier.



Gigaphoton has set a goal of virtually eliminating its own carbon dioxide emissions (SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2 under the “GHG Protocol”) by 2030, and is taking various steps to achieve it.



As part of Gigaphoton&#8217;s efforts to reduce emissions and offset emissions, Gigaphoton has concluded an agreement to purchase certificates under the J-Credit System, which certifies the amount of carbon dioxide emission reductions and carbon dioxide absorption through appropriate forest management. 



Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton said, “As efforts to become carbon neutral are accelerating around the world, Gigaphoton is committed to taking the lead in addressing environmental issues. The conclusion of this purchase agreement is one of the initiatives we are taking to achieve the goal of virtually zero emissions under SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2 by the year 2030. At the same time, we are working to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the Gigaphoton lightsources used in our customers&#8217; factories by improving each module, extending its life, and developing power-saving lasers. As a supplier of lithography lightsources which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we take environmental issues seriously and contribute to the global environment through various initiatives”.







About GIGAPHOTON



Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/%20">https://gigaphoton.com/</a>







<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">Media contact: GIGAPHOTON Inc Corporate Planning Division Kenji Ohishi TEL: +81-285-37-6931 E-mail: web_info@gigaphoton.com</blockquote>

Gigaphoton Signs J-Credit Purchase Agreement  to Accelerate Decarbonization

Production Capacity to 2.5 times to Respond to a Significant Increase in Market Demand



Oyama, Tochigi; July 29, 2022 &#8212; <a href="http://gigaphoton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), <a>a manufacturer of lightsources</a> used in semiconductor lithography, has announced that it will increase its production capacity by 2.5 times through the construction of the new building.


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In recent years, demand for semiconductors has increased significantly, and as major semiconductor customers in various countries are strengthening their supply chains, investment in the semiconductor industry is further accelerated.



Gigaphoton, a leading manufacturer of lightsources used in semiconductor lithography, is also seeing increased market demand. To meet this increase in demand, Gigaphoton has invested about 5 billion yen in the construction of the new facility to increase its production capacity. Construction began in July of this year, with completion expected in June 2023. This will increase our total production capacity by 2.5 times compared to FY2020.



Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton said, “With demand for semiconductors on the rise around the world, we will do our utmost to meet the demand from our customers. This past fiscal year, we have already completed a new building thereby doubling our production capacity, and we will further strengthen our production by 2.5x through this newly announced additional investment. Furthermore, we have confirmed that there is an area for additional expansion of production facilities just east of our buildings. As a supplier of lithography lightsources which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will continue to contribute to semiconductor industry by strengthen the supply and service of our products”.



About GIGAPHOTON



Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://gigaphoton.com/</a>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">Media contact: GIGAPHOTON Inc Corporate Planning Division Kenji Ohishi TEL: +81-285-37-6931 E-mail: web_info@gigaphoton.com</blockquote>

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