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Ams

ams AG, a leading global player in the semiconductor industry, is headquartered in Austria (AT) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1981, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its merger with OSRAM, enhancing its position in the optical sensor market. Specialising in advanced sensor solutions, ams AG offers a diverse range of products, including ambient light sensors, image sensors, and gas sensors, which are renowned for their precision and reliability. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors. With a strong market presence, ams AG continues to drive technological advancements, positioning itself as a key contributor to the evolution of smart technologies and IoT applications.

DitchCarbon Score

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Ams's score of 53 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ams's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ams reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,425,311 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,272,869 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 995,141 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for 157,301 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (1,119,800,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (7,200,000 kg CO2e). Ams has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. This commitment aligns with the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Climate Agreement. In 2022, the company initiated its 'Pathway to Net Zero' project, further integrating its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework to enhance sustainability efforts. The previous year's emissions in 2021 were approximately 2,981,217 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in total emissions in 2022. Ams continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices as part of its long-term strategy.

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202020212022
Scope 1
565,517
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0,000,000
Scope 2
264,100,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
22,838
000,000
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ams's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ams is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ams 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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