Wacker Chemie AG is a Germany-based multinational company specializing in chemical manufacturing. Founded in 1914, the company is renowned for its production of various chemical products used in diver... Wacker Chemie AG is a Germany-based multinational company specializing in chemical manufacturing. Founded in 1914, the company is renowned for its production of various chemical products used in diverse industries such as electronics, construction, healthcare, and consumer goods. Wacker focuses heavily on innovative solutions in silicones, polymers, biosolutions, and polysilicon, serving as a key supplier for sectors that demand advanced materials and technology-driven solutions. Notably, its polysilicon products are crucial for the solar energy industry, underscoring its role in promoting renewable energy technologies. Wacker Chemie's significance in the financial market is marked by its comprehensive product portfolio and ability to adapt to evolving industrial needs, making it a pivotal player in both traditional and emerging markets globally. Its commitment to sustainability and efficiency further enhances its strategic importance, reflecting modern industry trends and regulatory environments.
In 2024, Wacker Chemie was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Wacker Chemie has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Wacker Chemie are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Portion of total company turnover generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
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Insights into Wacker Chemie's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 4.39 billion, representing 76.8% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 7.50 million of Wacker Chemie's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.13% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Wacker Chemie's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Wacker Chemie's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 62.5%,reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 30%,highlighting Wacker Chemie's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Wacker Chemie's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that EUR 4.39 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 76.8% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 7.50 million (0.13% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 76.7% of Wacker Chemie's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Wacker Chemie's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that EUR 7.50 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.13% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Wacker Chemie's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Wacker Chemie's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.13%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Wacker Chemie earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that EUR 7.44 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 0.13% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Wacker Chemiehas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Wacker Chemie's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 428.88 million,representing 53.8% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 80,000 of Wacker Chemie's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.01% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Wacker Chemie's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Wacker Chemie's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)remained relatively stable, suggesting that Wacker Chemie has neither expanded nor reduced its sustainability-focused capital investments in recent years.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 50%,suggesting that Wacker Chemie may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Wacker Chemie's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that EUR 428.88 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 53.8% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 80,000 (0.01% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 53.8% of Wacker Chemie's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Wacker Chemie's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that EUR 80,000 of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.01% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Wacker Chemie is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Wacker Chemie's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Wacker Chemie's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.01%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Wacker Chemie is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie allocated EUR 79,750 of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.01% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Wacker Chemiehas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Wacker Chemie's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 362.99 million,representing 48% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 190,000 of Wacker Chemie's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.03% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Wacker Chemie's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have Wacker Chemie's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)increased by 200%,pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 50%,highlighting Wacker Chemie's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Wacker Chemie's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that EUR 362.99 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 48% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 190,000 (0.03% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 48% of Wacker Chemie's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Wacker Chemie's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that EUR 190,000 of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.03% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
Wacker Chemie's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Wacker Chemie's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is Wacker Chemie's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.03%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Wacker Chemie's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie allocated EUR 226,740 of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.03% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Wacker Chemiehas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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