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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

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35

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Inficon's score of 35 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Inficon's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Inficon reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 982,000 kg CO2e, with a combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reaching about 1,406,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 881,000 kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,549,000 kg CO2e. Inficon has set ambitious near-term goals to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40–50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to climate action. The company has consistently reported its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, including mobile and stationary combustion. As of 2022, Inficon also disclosed Scope 2 emissions, which were approximately 273,000 kg CO2e, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its environmental impact. Overall, Inficon's climate commitments and reduction targets demonstrate a proactive stance towards sustainability and carbon management, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
513,000
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Scope 2
1,270,000
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Scope 3
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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. This request for Inficon is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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
Reduction Actions

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