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.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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).a
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.a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.ab
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.a
What are Aixtron's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Aixtron reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,546 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
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 energya
What methodology does Aixtron use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Aixtron reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
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.a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
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.ab
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.a
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.a
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:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 357,674 tCO₂e (84.02%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 41,480 tCO₂e (9.74%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 21,775 tCO₂e (5.12%)
Aixtron's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aixtron’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Aixtron reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 197 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 697 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.28 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Aixtron's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Aixtron's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Aixtron reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.62, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Aixtron rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Aixtron ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Aixtron among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Aixtron's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Aixtron reported a total carbon footprint of 431,424 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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.a
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%.a