- Sourcing bottlenecks for certain components and materials due to geopolitical events (war in Ukraine, conflict in Middle East).
- Rapidly rising global demand for semiconductor products created shortages in supply markets.
- Increased regulatory requirements regarding non-financial disclosures.
INFICON Holding AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, INFICON Holding AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 513 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 434 tCO2e; Scope 2: 79 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
513 tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Waste
345 tons
2023
Energy Use
15.8K MWh
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). | 434 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 79 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 | 513 tCO2e |
| 2022 | 502 tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 37% in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Curtailed natural gas consumption by 21%, resulting in a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 1.
- Converted all major production sites to 100% certified green electricity.
- Achieved zero greenhouse gas emissions from district heating at Balzers (LIE) due to energy saving measures.
- Reduced water consumption by 87% at Balzers (LIE) with a new closed-loop cooling water concept.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop concrete plans for further improvements in production buildings (energy recovery, geothermal and solar energy, thermal insulation).
📅 Medium-term
- Scope 3 Emission screening; Pilot circularity initiatives in production and products.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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