Aixtron

AIXTRON, a German-headquartered Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing company, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions.

For the most recent reported year, 2025, AIXTRON's emissions included approximately 127,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 461,507,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 was the use of sold products, accounting for about 422,943,000 kg CO2e.

In 2024, AIXTRON reported approximately 232,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 422,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based) emissions, and approximately 493,019,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The use of sold products was again the primary driver of Scope 3 emissions, at about 426,284,000 kg CO2e.

In 2023, AIXTRON's total reported emissions were approximately 426,255,000 kg CO2e. This included about 197,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 377,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 425,681,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.

AIXTRON has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. For near-term reductions, AIXTRON commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2034 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 40% within the same timeframe. Looking long-term, AIXTRON commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045. This includes reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2045 from a 2023 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 95% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the 1.5°C pathway as recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Historically, AIXTRON achieved a significant reduction in emissions between 2019 and 2020, decreasing combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by almost 52%. Their transition plan for climate change mitigation includes focusing on efficiency improvements in delivered equipment and integrating guarantees of origin for renewable electricity on the customer side to address Scope 3.11 (Use of sold products) emissions, which represent a substantial portion of their overall footprint. Further measures are also in place for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.