- Supply chain disruptions
- Fluctuations in energy prices
- Limited availability of natural resources
- Legal uncertainties in the interpretation of the EU Taxonomy
- Potential risks of water stress at some sites
Infineon Technologies AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Infineon Technologies AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 230.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 159.2K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 2.5M tCO2e/year. 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
2.9M tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
89%
of total energy
Water Usage
38.4M m3/year
2024
Waste
65.2K tons/year
2024
Energy Use
2.7K GWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 230.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 159.2K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.5M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2023-10 to 2024-09 | 2.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2020-10 to 2021-09 | 2.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2018-10 to 2019-09 | 1.4M tCO2e |
| 2013 | 1.2 million tons of CO₂ equivalents p.a. |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 66.3% compared to 2019.
- Achieved 89% renewable energy share in total electricity consumption.
- Recycled and reused 18,195,139 cubic meters of production water and wastewater (32% recycling rate).
- Achieved a 76.13% overall recycling rate for waste.
- Recovered and reused 900 tons of solvents in manufacturing.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions by 70% by the end of 2025 fiscal year (compared to 2019).
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity at all production sites by 2025 fiscal year.
- Implement projects with annual water recycling potential of 15 million cubic meters by 2025 fiscal year.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the proportion of women in management positions to 20% by 2030 fiscal year.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by the end of 2030 fiscal year (scope 1 and 2).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationDiversity and equal opportunityResponsible manufacturingBusiness ethicsLabor relationsCorporate citizenshipHuman rightsSupply chain sustainabilityWater managementWaste management