PwC warns global chip production at risk from copper disruptions
The post PwC warns global chip production at risk from copper disruptions appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has revealed in a report that about 32% of global semiconductor production is under the threat of copper supply disruptions related to climate change by 2035. According to the study, the copper supply disruptions could increase to 58% by 2050 if emissions are uncontrolled. PwC also believes climate disruption jeopardizes the $650 billion semiconductor industry, which is estimated to surpass $1 trillion by 2030. The latest report is an addition to PwC’s Protecting People & Prosperity series, which focuses on the impacts of climate change on commodities such as copper. PwC urges countries to adapt to climate change Today’s global supply chains rely on semiconductors. They are embedded in everything from computers and phones to cars and washing machines. We also need them to seize the potential of #AI, for quantum computing, and to transition to renewable energy. But the copper needed to… pic.twitter.com/299r3u4LSO — PwC Climate (@PwCClimate) July 8, 2025 Global semiconductor leader of PwC South Korea, Glen Burn, said semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, embedded in almost everything from computers and phones to cars. He also said that semiconductors are vital to renewable energy and unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence. Burn urged the world to act now by managing supply risks, including climate change risks. He also noted that global firms adapt to climate change by increasing water production, strengthening climate resilience, and diversifying supply chains. PwC disclosed that Chile, a major semiconductor industry supplier, is among the countries currently facing severe drought risks. According to the report, 17 other nations that supply the semiconductor sector are also on the brink of severe drought risks. The accounting firm believes that more than a third of the semiconductor industry is at risk of drought disruptions by 2035. The company’s 2024 Global Investor Survey also…
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has revealed in a report that about 32% of global semiconductor production is under the threat of copper supply disruptions related to climate change by 2035. According to the study, the copper supply disruptions could increase to 58% by 2050 if emissions are uncontrolled. PwC also believes climate disruption jeopardizes the $650 billion semiconductor industry, which is estimated to surpass $1 trillion by 2030. The latest report is an addition to PwC’s Protecting People & Prosperity series, which focuses on the impacts of climate change on commodities such as copper. PwC urges countries to adapt to climate change Today’s global supply chains rely on semiconductors. They are embedded in everything from computers and phones to cars and washing machines. We also need them to seize the potential of #AI, for quantum computing, and to transition to renewable energy. But the copper needed to… pic.twitter.com/299r3u4LSO — PwC Climate (@PwCClimate) July 8, 2025 Global semiconductor leader of PwC South Korea, Glen Burn, said semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, embedded in almost everything from computers and phones to cars. He also said that semiconductors are vital to renewable energy and unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence. Burn urged the world to act now by managing supply risks, including climate change risks. He also noted that global firms adapt to climate change by increasing water production, strengthening climate resilience, and diversifying supply chains. PwC disclosed that Chile, a major semiconductor industry supplier, is among the countries currently facing severe drought risks. According to the report, 17 other nations that supply the semiconductor sector are also on the brink of severe drought risks. The accounting firm believes that more than a third of the semiconductor industry is at risk of drought disruptions by 2035. The company’s 2024 Global Investor Survey also…
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