Climate Change Data

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:69,026 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2, Market-Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:7,370 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:61,656 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:11%
Total Energy Consumption:207,924 MWh
Water Consumption:556,856 m3
Waste Generated:5,656 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain Responsibility
  • Product Stewardship

Environmental Achievements

  • Committed to reducing combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline (SBTi aligned).
  • Launched PFAS-free products (Covertron 600, Zintek ONE HP).
  • Procured 23,724 MWh of renewable electricity (14% of total consumption).
  • Reduced non-renewable energy usage by 7% from 2022.
  • Generated 148 MWh of renewable energy on-site (Manesar, India).

Social Achievements

  • Rolled out third annual global employee engagement survey (including Atotech employees).
  • Launched inaugural Employee Resource Group (ERG).
  • MSCI ESG rating upgraded from “BB” to “A” (March 2023).
  • Recognized in Sustainalytics’ 2024 ESG Top-Rated Companies list.
  • Recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies (Newsweek and Statista).

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a formalized Global Management System for Environmental, Health, and Safety (MEHS).
  • 25 sites certified to ISO 45001:2018 (OH&S), 41 sites certified to ISO 14001:2015 (EMS).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (SBTi aligned).
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions (implied due to global events and ransomware attack).
  • Data collection and consolidation across legacy MKS and Atotech businesses.
  • Developing Scope 3 emissions targets.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a data management system for environmental metrics (104/150 sites).
  • Conducting Scope 3 emissions screening analysis.
  • Implementing initiatives to comply with the German Supply Chain Act.
  • Developing a broader supplier engagement program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Surveyed most critical suppliers on material ESG topics (72% response rate, 93% of total direct supplier spend).

Responsible Procurement
  • RBA Code of Conduct
  • Conflict Minerals Policy
  • German Supply Chain Act compliance initiatives.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Windstorm
  • Flood
  • Wildfire
  • Earthquake
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Renewable energy (solar, electric vehicles)
  • Decarbonization efforts in traditional businesses

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 (67 sites)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Covertron 600 pretreatment
  • Zintek ONE HP
  • EDEN process chemistry technology
  • Atotech CMA Closed-Loop System

Awards & Recognition

  • America’s Most Responsible Companies (Newsweek and Statista)
  • Sustainalytics’ 2024 ESG Top-Rated Companies