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Siltronic AG

Common Name
Siltronic
Country
Germany
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Employees
4,300
Ticker
WAF
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
Siltronic AG is a German semiconductor manufacturing company specializing in hyperpure silicon wafers for the global electronics industry. The company develops, produces, and markets advanced wafer so...

Siltronic's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Siltronic 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).

Siltronic has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
14,708a
12,998a
11,601a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
210,477a
224,053a
243,390a
Location-Based
288,226a
289,205a
260,942a
Total Scope 3
2,490,780a
2,546,981a
3,202,820b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
9.2897a
8.8411a
6.9239a
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a. Siltronic's Annual Report 2025
b. Siltronic's Annual Report 2024
c. Siltronic's Non-financial report 2020

Insights into Siltronic's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Siltronic amounted to 302,934 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Siltronic increased by 0.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Siltronic's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202504 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e+17%-9%-22%+11%+12%+13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Siltronic's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Siltronic were 14,708 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Siltronic reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Siltronic's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Siltronic's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Siltronic's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Siltronic reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 210,477 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 288,226 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Siltronic reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Siltronic's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 18.9%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Siltronic's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Siltronic's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Siltronic use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Siltronic reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Siltronic's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Siltronic's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Siltronic reported 2,490,780 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 2025 disclosure of Siltronic includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Siltronic's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202420250850 k1.7 M2.55 M3.4 MtCO2e-19%-2%+23%-20%-2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Siltronic reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,490,780 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 27.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 72.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Siltronic's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Siltronic disclose?

In 2025, Siltronic reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,327,603 tCO₂e (53.3%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 495,048 tCO₂e (19.88%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 467,317 tCO₂e (18.76%)

Siltronic's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(53.3%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(19.9%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(18.8%)

Insights into Siltronic’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Siltronic reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,708 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,583 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.29 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Siltronic's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2502,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)YangjieYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 761Scope 1 Intensity: 14.50 tCO2e/$MSilicon LaboratoriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 52 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MCirrus LogicYear: 2025Scope 1: 325 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,896Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MMacronix InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 120,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 900Scope 1 Intensity: 133.82 tCO2e/$MHangzhou Silan MicroelectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 85,633 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,538Scope 1 Intensity: 55.70 tCO2e/$MPowerchip Semiconductor ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,365Scope 1 Intensity: 48.29 tCO2e/$MAlchip TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,567Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MKing Yuan ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 820Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MChina Resources MicroelectronicsYear: 2025Scope 1: 181,531 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,579Scope 1 Intensity: 114.97 tCO2e/$MAllegro MicrosystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 725Scope 1 Intensity: 2.32 tCO2e/$MVanguard International SemiconductorYear: 2024Scope 1: 240,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,345Scope 1 Intensity: 179.18 tCO2e/$MSemtechYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,725 tCO2eRevenue: $M 869Scope 1 Intensity: 1.99 tCO2e/$MNexchip SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 134,831 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,019Scope 1 Intensity: 132.29 tCO2e/$MGlobalwafersYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,612 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,912Scope 1 Intensity: 11.31 tCO2e/$MGlobal UnichipYear: 2024Scope 1: 173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MTower SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MMACOMYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648Scope 1 Intensity: 33.00 tCO2e/$MCredoYear: 2023Scope 1: 93 tCO2eRevenue: $M 184Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MGigaDevice SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 226 tCO2eRevenue: $M 811Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MMontage TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 6 tCO2eRevenue: $M 498Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MNuvoton TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 39,579 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,152Scope 1 Intensity: 34.35 tCO2e/$MChipMOS TechnologiesYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 5.62 tCO2e/$MMelexisYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 987Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MSynapticsYear: 2023Scope 1: 212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,355Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MInfineon TechnologiesYear: 2025Scope 1: 179,114 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,203Scope 1 Intensity: 10.41 tCO2e/$MSiltronicYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,708 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,583Scope 1 Intensity: 9.29 tCO2e/$M

How does Siltronic's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Siltronic reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.62, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Siltronic rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Siltronic ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Siltronic is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Siltronic's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Siltronic reported a total carbon footprint of 2,793,714 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.95% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Siltronic's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.32%.a

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