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Veeco

Veeco Instruments Inc., commonly known as Veeco, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing equipment headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1945, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia and Europe, focusing on the semiconductor, LED, and data storage industries. Veeco is renowned for its innovative solutions in molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and other precision manufacturing technologies. These core products are distinguished by their ability to enhance performance and efficiency in high-tech applications. With a commitment to excellence, Veeco has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for global manufacturers. The company’s dedication to research and development has solidified its market position, making it a pivotal player in the advancement of next-generation technologies.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Veeco's score of 35 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Veeco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Veeco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,320,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,803,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 7,517,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also recorded significant Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel, amounting to approximately 13,437,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Veeco has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the total emissions were about 10,472,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction from previous years. For instance, in 2021, emissions were approximately 10,452,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020, they reached about 10,681,000 kg CO2e. This trend reflects Veeco's ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Veeco, which suggests a need for more defined commitments in line with industry standards. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, highlighting its comprehensive approach to climate accountability.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,155,000
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Scope 2
10,623,000
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Scope 3
7,029,000
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0,000
0,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Veeco's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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 Veeco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Veeco is not participating in any 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
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