- Subdued consumer sentiment and weak economic recovery, particularly in China.
- High inventory levels at chip manufacturers and customers leading to reduced wafer demand and delivery postponements.
- Rising energy costs.
- Limited number of suppliers for raw materials, energy, and other resources.
- Geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions.
Siltronic AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Siltronic AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 255.0K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 11.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 243.4K tCO2e; Scope 3: 3.7M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
255.0K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
24% (GHG Protocol), 5.3% (RE100)
of total energy
Water Usage
16.1 million m3
2023
Waste
16.6K tons
2023
Energy Use
792 GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 11.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 243.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.7M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 255.0K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 214.3K t CO2eq |
| 2021 | 316.0K tCO2e (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2019 | 259.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions Scope 1 and 2 (market based) by 8% compared to 2022 (243,390 tCO2e)
- Increased renewable energy share to 24% (Greenhouse Gas Protocol) and 5.3% (RE100 criteria) of total energy consumption.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Sales in the region of the previous year (2023)
- EBITDA margin (before ramp costs) in the region of the previous year (2023)
- Significant improvement in net cash flow compared to 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Increase sales to over EUR 2.2 billion by 2028
- Raise EBITDA margin to the high thirties by 2028
- Reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2021)
- Increase renewable energy share to 60% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2045
- 100% renewable energy by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionOccupational SafetySupply Chain SustainabilityGovernance