Siltronic AG

Common Name
Siltronic
Country
Germany
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Employees
4,309
Ticker
WAF
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Siltronic AG is a leading global manufacturer specializing in high-quality silicon wafers. These silicon wafers are critical components in the semiconductor industry, serving as the foundation for int...

Siltronic's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, 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).

However, Siltronic has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Siltronic’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Siltronic's Annual Report 2023
a. Siltronic's Annual Report 2023
b. Siltronic's Non-financial report 2020
b. Siltronic's Non-financial report 2020

Insights into Siltronic's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Siltronic amounted to 272,526 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 Siltronic increased by 7.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Siltronic's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202304 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e+5%+17%-9%-22%+11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Siltronic's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Siltronic were 11,584 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Siltronic reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Siltronic's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Siltronic's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.95%, 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 2023, Siltronic reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 243,390 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 260,942 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Siltronic reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Siltronic's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Siltronic 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, 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

201820192020202120222023080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Siltronic's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Siltronic reported 3,686,417 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 Siltronic includes a breakdown across 0 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

Siltronic's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230950 k1.9 M2.85 M3.8 MtCO2e-19%-2%+42%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Siltronic reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,686,417 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions increased by 41.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

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

In 2023, Siltronic reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,584 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,676 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Siltronic's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2502,00020,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CNNOMFFYangjieYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 761Scope 1 Intensity: 14.50 tCO2e/$MAllegro MicrosystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,061 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,049Scope 1 Intensity: 1.01 tCO2e/$MCCChipMOS TechnologiesYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 5.62 tCO2e/$MNNNexchip SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 134,831 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,019Scope 1 Intensity: 132.29 tCO2e/$MRambusYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 461Scope 1 Intensity: 3.76 tCO2e/$MTSMTYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,516Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MNordic SemiconductorYear: 2020Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 406Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MInfineon TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 230,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,704Scope 1 Intensity: 13.82 tCO2e/$MSilergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 63 tCO2eRevenue: $M 564Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MTower SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MVishay IntertechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,402Scope 1 Intensity: 9.66 tCO2e/$MCirrus LogicYear: 2025Scope 1: 325 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,896Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MMonolithic Power SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,207Scope 1 Intensity: 1.00 tCO2e/$MSK SquareYear: 2023Scope 1: 176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 175Scope 1 Intensity: 1.00 tCO2e/$MNNNovatek MicroelectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 686 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,600Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MOOOmniVisionYear: 2023Scope 1: 613 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,957Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MRealtek SemiconductorYear: 2022Scope 1: 24,259 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,638Scope 1 Intensity: 6.67 tCO2e/$MSkyworks SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,772Scope 1 Intensity: 6.22 tCO2e/$MQorvoYear: 2024Scope 1: 107,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,770Scope 1 Intensity: 28.54 tCO2e/$MPowertech TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,381 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,296Scope 1 Intensity: 6.26 tCO2e/$MVanguard International SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 203,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 162.87 tCO2e/$MMMMacronix InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 120,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 900Scope 1 Intensity: 133.82 tCO2e/$MFFFormosa Advanced TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 249Scope 1 Intensity: 3.96 tCO2e/$MFFFocalTech SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,706 tCO2eRevenue: $M 442Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MRohmYear: 2023Scope 1: 180,771 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,813Scope 1 Intensity: 47.41 tCO2e/$MSiltronicYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,676Scope 1 Intensity: 6.91 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Siltronic reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.96 , 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 2023, Siltronic ranked 18 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 2023, Siltronic reported a total carbon footprint of 3,958,943 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 38.77% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Siltronic's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.59%. a

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