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Inficon

Inficon, officially known as Inficon AG, is a leading provider of advanced instrumentation and software for the semiconductor, vacuum, and refrigeration industries. Headquartered in Switzerland (CH), the company operates globally, with significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Inficon has established itself as a key player in the development of innovative solutions for leak detection, gas analysis, and process control. Their core products, including mass spectrometers and leak detectors, are renowned for their precision and reliability, setting industry standards. With a strong commitment to research and development, Inficon has achieved notable milestones, including numerous patents and awards that underscore its market position. The company continues to drive technological advancements, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking high-quality instrumentation solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Inficon'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.

44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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

Inficon's score of 44 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

95%

Inficon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Inficon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 513,000 kg CO2e, comprising 434,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 79,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 152,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 818,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,237,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Inficon has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has reported emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its environmental impact. In 2022, the emissions were approximately 818,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 545,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 273,000 kg CO2e. Overall, Inficon's emissions data reflects a positive trend towards sustainability, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. The headquarters in Switzerland (CH) underscores its commitment to environmental responsibility within the global context.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
513,000
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Scope 2
1,270,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 3
-
000,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Inficon's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. Inficon is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Inficon is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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