Veeco Instruments Inc., commonly known as Veeco, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing equipment headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1945, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia and Europe, focusing on the semiconductor, LED, and data storage industries. Veeco is renowned for its innovative solutions in molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and other precision manufacturing technologies. These core products are distinguished by their ability to enhance performance and efficiency in high-tech applications. With a commitment to excellence, Veeco has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for global manufacturers. The company’s dedication to research and development has solidified its market position, making it a pivotal player in the advancement of next-generation technologies.
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In 2024, Veeco Instruments Inc., headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,660,000 kg CO2e, which includes 1,860,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from business travel (2,121,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (2,483,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, Veeco's emissions were approximately 9,320,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,803,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 7,517,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were notably higher, reaching 13,437,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by business travel. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 10,472,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 2,339,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 8,132,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were recorded at 3,336,000 kg CO2e, again largely from business travel. Veeco has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Veeco Instruments Inc. Overall, Veeco's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, although specific reduction strategies and targets remain unspecified.
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Veeco 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.
