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SÜSS MicroTec SE

SÜSS MicroTec SE, a leading provider in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, is headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1949, the company has established itself as a key player in the development of advanced manufacturing solutions, particularly in photolithography, wafer bonding, and mask/wafer processing. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America, SÜSS MicroTec serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, such as the SÜSS MA/BA series of mask aligners and the SÜSS XBC series of bonders, which are distinguished by their precision and reliability. SÜSS MicroTec's commitment to quality and technological advancement has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for companies seeking cutting-edge solutions in microfabrication.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

SÜSS MicroTec SE's score of 43 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SÜSS MicroTec SE's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SÜSS MicroTec SE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 193,257,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,281,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 3,349,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 189,113,000 kg CO2e. The latter includes major contributions from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 181,085,000 kg CO2e. In Germany, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 1,041,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 1,781,000 kg CO2e for the same year. SÜSS MicroTec has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. This target was updated in 2022, reflecting the company's long-term commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Notably, between 2012 and 2020, the company successfully reduced its absolute CO2 emissions by around 38% at its Sternenfels site and by approximately 40% at its Garching site. These initiatives demonstrate SÜSS MicroTec SE's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its dedication to sustainability within the semiconductor industry.

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20222023
Scope 1
1,450,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,032,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
157,991,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SÜSS MicroTec SE's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 SÜSS MicroTec SE is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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SÜSS MicroTec SE 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
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