Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced overall energy consumption by 6% to 14,474 MWh
• Curtailed total greenhouse gas emission by 59% to 502 tons
• Reduced total waste by 23% to 295.8 tons
• Increased share of electricity from renewable sources to 81%

Social Achievements

• Deepened understanding of INFICON’s DNA through workshops and meetings at various management and employee levels
• Maintained reasonably short employee turnover times despite pandemic challenges
• Average training hours per employee reached 7.6 hours

Governance Achievements

• No incidents of corruption reported
• Implemented a COVID vaccination policy for all employees in Syracuse
• Completed a RBA audit

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Demanding global business environment for customers in 2022, including the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions
• Severe bottlenecks and shortages for suppliers due to COVID-19, international trade disputes, and the war in Ukraine
• Increased need for transparency of environmental, social, and governance data from local communities and the public

Mitigation Strategies

• Embarked on a comprehensive investment strategy (USD 50 million) to increase capacity and improve production practices
• Close interaction with key suppliers to secure needed components
• Expanded presence on social media platforms to facilitate communication and transparency

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Agreements outlining expectations regarding production change control, prevention of child or forced labor
• Compliance with business ethics policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015

Third-party Assurance: GRI Services (Content Index – Essentials Service)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3
• 9a
• 9b
• 12

Over 80% of INFICON’s revenue is aligned to these UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Leak detectors
• Vacuum gauges
• HAPSITE® ER and CDT
• UL6000 Fab PLUS

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economy/Products
• Governance
• Environment
• Social

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.

Social Achievements

• Reduced employee turnover from 26% in 2022 to 18% in 2023.
• Increased average training hours per employee to 9.4 hours in 2023.
• Launched “oneINFICON” cultural journey initiative focusing on Culture and People Development.
• Introduced Diversity of Thought (DoT) Model to foster inclusivity.
• Established All-Gender, Single-Use Bathroom Spaces and created dedicated Expectant Mother parking spaces.

Governance Achievements

• No incidents of corruption reported in 2023.
• Expanded the scope and content of the sustainability report to comply with new regulations.
• Established a formal Sustainability Council led by a Board member.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 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.

Mitigation Strategies

• Engaged independent supply brokers to secure urgently needed components.
• Instituted Quality Business Reviews (QBRs) to increase the reliability and consistency of components.
• Increased inspections of incoming components and focused on dual sourcing where possible.
• Closely monitored legal revisions and adapted processes to upcoming ESG reporting requirements.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: At least once a year with major suppliers; bi-annually or more frequently if required.

Responsible Procurement

• Quality and environmental agreements; compliance with environmental laws; prevention of child or forced labor; compliance with business ethics policy.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Leak detectors; vacuum gauges; process control and smart manufacturing software; gas analyzers/chemical identification systems.

Awards & Recognition

• TSMC Supplier Recognition for Production Support & ESG Collaboration; 2023 Swiss Manufacturing Award for Industry Excellence (Balzers).