- Softening market conditions in the leading-edge logic/foundry market
- Memory sales dropped by around 40%
- Geopolitical risk and shift in global supply
- Attracting and retaining talented people
- Scarce resources
- Supply-chain constraints
- Cyber attacks
ASM International N.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ASM International N.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.9 ktCO2e (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.5 ktCO2e; Scope 2: 5.4 ktCO2e. 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
7.9 ktCO2e (Scope 1+2)
2023
Renewable Energy
88% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
Increased in 2023 by 58 m3 x 1,000 (or 30%) relative to 2022
2023
Waste
500 tonnes avoided in 2023 from all reuse crating
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). | 2.5 ktCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.4 ktCO2e |
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 | 7.9 ktCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2018 | 0.59 mtCO2e per million EUR R&D investment |
| 2017 | 158 mtCO2e/million EUR R&D investment |
| 2016 | 169 mtCO2e/ R&D investment M EUR |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Grew our share of renewable electricity to 88%, on track to reach our target of 100% renewable electricity for our operations by 2024.
- Scope 1+2 GHG emissions reduction vs 2022
- Net Zero by 2035 targets verified by SBTi
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption to 2020 levels
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2024
- Increase female employees to 20% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% market share in Si Epi by 2025
- Reduce Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2035
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 97% per EUR of value added by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Anti-Bribery and corruptionClimate-change adaptationClimate-change mitigationCorporate cultureDiversity and gender equalityEnergy availabilityEqual payHealth & safety at ASM and ASM suppliersInvoluntary labor at ASM suppliersLiving wageTraining and skills developmentWorking hours at ASM and ASM suppliers