Aixtron SE
Aixtron's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Aixtron completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Aixtron has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aixtron's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aixtron amounted to 5,743 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aixtron increased by 18.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Aixtron's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aixtron's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aixtron were 197 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Aixtron reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Aixtron's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aixtron's Scope 1 emissions increased by 64.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Aixtron's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Aixtron reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,546 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Aixtron reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aixtron's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 17.38% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Aixtron use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Aixtron reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Aixtron's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Aixtron's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Aixtron reported 425,681 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Aixtron includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Aixtron's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aixtron's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Aixtron reported total Scope 3 emissions of 425,681 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 15.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 84.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Aixtron reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Aixtron's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 11,601.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aixtron's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aixtron disclose?
In 2023, Aixtron reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Aixtron's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Aixtron's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 357,674 tCOâ‚‚e (84.02%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 41,480 tCOâ‚‚e (9.74%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 21,775 tCOâ‚‚e (5.12%)
Aixtron's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aixtron's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Aixtron reported a total carbon footprint of 431,424 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.45% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Aixtron's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.29%.