Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. AXT, Inc.
Public Profile
Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated 2 months ago

AXT, Inc. Sustainability Profile

Company website

AXT, Inc., a leading provider in the semiconductor industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates across key regions globally. Founded in 1986, AXT has established itself as a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of high-performance compound semiconductor substrates, particularly gallium arsenide (GaAs) and indium phosphide (InP). The company’s core offerings are distinguished by their exceptional quality and precision, catering to diverse applications in telecommunications, consumer electronics, and optoelectronics. AXT's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner in the semiconductor supply chain, achieving notable milestones in product development and market expansion. With a strong reputation for reliability and performance, AXT, Inc. continues to drive advancements in the semiconductor sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does AXT, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

AXT, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

AXT, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

AXT, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for their emissions in kg CO2e. Additionally, the company has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. In the absence of specific emissions data or commitments, it is important to note that AXT, Inc. operates within an industry context where many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives. However, without concrete data or commitments, AXT, Inc.'s climate strategy remains unclear. As the company continues to navigate its environmental responsibilities, stakeholders may look for future disclosures regarding emissions and climate commitments to better understand its impact and efforts in addressing climate change.

How Carbon Intensive is AXT, Inc.'s Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. AXT, Inc.'s primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is AXT, Inc.'s Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 AXT, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

AXT, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

AXT, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

Compare AXT, Inc.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

Nxp Corporate

NL
•
Computer and related services (72)
Updated 6 days ago

Mattson Technology, Inc.

US
•
Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29)
Updated 6 days ago

Kla

US
•
Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31)
Updated 6 days ago

Umicore

BE
•
Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c.
Updated 6 days ago

Nikon

JP
•
Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31)
Updated 2 days ago

Microchip Technology

US
•
Computer and related services (72)
Updated 6 days ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251107.1
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy