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Axcelis Technologies
Furniture ManufacturingUnited StatesNASDAQ: ACLS
Last verified 1 year agoaxcelis.com
Based in the US, Axcelis Technologies, often simply referred to as Axcelis, is a leading provider of ion implantation equipment and services for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1989, this innovative company plays a critical role in the manufacture of advanced semiconductor devices.
Axcelis specialises in the design, manufacture, and servicing of ion implanters, essential tools used in fabricating integrated circuits. Their Purion platform, known for its high-current, medium-current, and high-energy capabilities, addresses critical doping requirements in various semiconductor applications, from memory to logic devices.
As a key player in the "other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36)" sector, Axcelis’s cutting-edge technology and global service network position them as a trusted partner for semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Their continuous innovation drives advancements in chip performance and efficiency.
47
DitchCarbon score
+24 vs industry average
Axcelis Technologies’s score of 47 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Furniture Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.369
20182025
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Axcelis Technologies's reported carbon emissions
Axcelis Technologies, headquartered in the US and operating in the Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. industry, reported approximately 1.63 billion kg CO2e in total greenhouse gas emissions for 2024. This figure includes about 3.55 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 1.63 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions in 2024 included use of sold products (about 1.50 billion kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (about 69.92 million kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (about 30.13 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2023, the company reported approximately 1.67 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions. For 2022, Axcelis Technologies reported approximately 5.57 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 3.87 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.38 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 5.72 million kg CO2e. In 2020, only Scope 1 emissions were reported, totalling approximately 3.82 million kg CO2e.
Axcelis Technologies has set ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050. Near-term, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65.88% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 51.6% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Long-term, by 2050 from a 2022 base year, Axcelis Technologies commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0%, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 97.0% per USD value added.
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Axcelis Technologies’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
At risk90%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
At risk90%
2030
65.88% reduction in Scope 2
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65.88% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
At risk65.88%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Axcelis Technologies’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2024, Axcelis Technologies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.63 billion kg CO2e. The vast majority of these emissions, around 1.63 billion kg CO2e, stem from Scope 3. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.55 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 261,000 kg CO2e. This breakdown highlights the significant impact of Axcelis' value chain, particularly the use of sold products, on its overall carbon footprint.
Data year: 2024
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