Siltronic
Siltronic AG, a leading global manufacturer of silicon wafers, is headquartered in Germany and operates major facilities across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry, providing high-quality products that cater to the needs of various applications, including microelectronics and photovoltaics. Siltronic's core offerings include monocrystalline silicon wafers, which are renowned for their purity and performance. These wafers are essential for the production of integrated circuits and solar cells, setting Siltronic apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in wafer technology and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
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Siltronic's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Siltronic AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 243,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 12,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly downstream transportation and distribution, amounting to about 1,927,176,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. Over the years, Siltronic has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 12,501,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 313,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, before stabilising at 243,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also saw variations, peaking at approximately 268,208,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and decreasing to about 12,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Siltronic has set long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a start year of 2023. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), although they have removed some near-term targets previously set for 2030. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint in the semiconductor industry, which is crucial for sustainable development. Overall, Siltronic AG's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on long-term sustainability goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,501,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 282,549,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Siltronic is committed to some 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.
