Siltronic AG
Siltronic's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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 Siltronic's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Siltronic amounted to 302,203 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Siltronic increased by 10.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Siltronic's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Siltronic's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Siltronic were 12,998 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 3.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Siltronic's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.04%, 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 2024, Siltronic reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 224,053 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 289,205 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 19.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Siltronic's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.83% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Siltronic use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Siltronic's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Siltronic reported 2,546,981 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 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Siltronic's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Siltronic reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,546,981 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 33.48% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 66.52% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Siltronic disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Siltronic's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,027,369 tCO₂e (40.34%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 657,929 tCO₂e (25.83%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 431,094 tCO₂e (16.93%)
Siltronic's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Siltronic’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Siltronic reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,998 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,470 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.84 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Siltronic's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Siltronic's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Siltronic reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.33, 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 2024, Siltronic ranked 17 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 2024, Siltronic reported a total carbon footprint of 2,849,184 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.02% decrease compared to 2023, 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 89.39% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.15%.a