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Infineon Technologies

Infineon Technologies AG, commonly referred to as Infineon, is a leading semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Germany. Established in 1999, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the global semiconductor industry, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors, Infineon serves diverse sectors including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. Their innovative products, such as energy-efficient power management solutions and advanced automotive chips, distinguish them in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Infineon has achieved notable milestones, including significant contributions to the electric vehicle market. The company’s robust market position is underscored by its reputation for quality and reliability, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Infineon Technologies's score of 58 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Infineon Technologies's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Infineon Technologies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 396,087,000 kg CO2e, comprising 46,278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,488,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 348,321,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,030,356,000 kg CO2e. Infineon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of the 2030 fiscal year. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 72.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment also extends to its supply chain, with a target that 72.5% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2029. The company has made notable progress in its emissions reduction initiatives, including a near-term goal to cut emissions by 70% from 2019 levels by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Infineon's proactive approach aligns with industry standards for climate action, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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295,869,000
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Scope 2
607,360,000
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Scope 3
857,800,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Infineon Technologies's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Infineon Technologies is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Infineon Technologies is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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