X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE is a leading specialty foundry group specializing in analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technologies, with a strategic focus on automotive, industrial, medical, and consu... X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE is a leading specialty foundry group specializing in analog and mixed-signal semiconductor technologies, with a strategic focus on automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer applications. As a pure-play foundry, it provides comprehensive manufacturing services and robust design support for customers developing analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), and silicon carbide (SiC) devices. The company operates six wafer fabrication facilities across Germany (three sites), France, Malaysia, and the United States, employing approximately 4,500 to 4,526 people worldwide. Its technology portfolio includes over 13 process families with more than 450 options, spanning CMOS, SOI, BiCMOS, and advanced nodes from 1.0 µm to 110 nm, enabling high-reliability solutions for demanding environments. X-FAB generates primary revenue from semiconductor wafer sales (88.3%), with significant geographic contributions from Europe, particularly Belgium and Germany, alongside Asia and the US. Headquartered in Tessenderlo, Belgium, with operational base in Erfurt, Germany, X-FAB plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry by supporting long-lifecycle, high-growth markets through proprietary processes and engineering expertise.
In 2024, X-FAB 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.
X-FAB has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of X-FAB 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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3.6 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of other low carbon technologies
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5.4 CCM/CCA - Renewal of waste water collection and treatment
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7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
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b. X-FAB's Annual Report 2023
c. X-FAB's Annual Report 2022
Insights into X-FAB's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, X-FAB reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 483.24 million, representing 59% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 0 of X-FAB's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% 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
Insights into X-FAB's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, X-FAB reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 435.30 million,representing 85% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 2.65 million of X-FAB's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.5% 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
X-FAB's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have X-FAB's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, X-FAB's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)decreased by 57.26%,indicating a long-term decline in green capital deployment, potentially signaling shifting priorities or reduced focus on sustainability-linked investments.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), X-FAB's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 50%,suggesting that X-FAB 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 X-FAB's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, X-FAB reported that EUR 435.30 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 85% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 2.65 million (0.5% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 85% of X-FAB'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 X-FAB's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, X-FAB reported that EUR 2.65 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.5% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that X-FAB is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
X-FAB's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
X-FAB's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is X-FAB's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, X-FAB reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.5%
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 X-FAB is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, X-FAB allocated EUR 2.55 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.5% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that X-FABhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into X-FAB's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, X-FAB reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 19.99 million,representing 40% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of X-FAB's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% 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
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