Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate protection
• Sustainable supply chain management
• Company culture and employee satisfaction
• Diversity, equality and inclusion
• Employee development and training
• Ethical business conduct
• Compliance and governance

Environmental Achievements

• Switched to 100% hydro-based electricity for Switzerland operations; China and South Korea supplied by 100% wind energy. In Stäfa, Sensirion changed the gas mix of the gas heating system to 25% renewable biogas. 7% reduction of energy intensity (kWh/gross profit) compared to 2021. 3.5% reduction of water consumption per unit of output.
• Sensirion Hungary won the Grand Prize “Sustainable Debrecen 2022”.

Social Achievements

• Hosted multiple events and workshops in 2022 with strong employee attendance.
• Brought back pre-pandemic face-to-face events to maintain morale.
• No confirmed cases of discrimination at Sensirion in 2022.
• Externally conducted salary equality analysis in Switzerland revealed equivalent salaries for women and men for the same function and performance.

Governance Achievements

• No reports of significant violations of laws and regulations or ethical misconduct in 2022 (excluding a wastewater issue).
• No confirmed incidents of corruption in 2022.
• Scored well on the RBA audit with 177/200 points.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Slowdown in demand due to economic and inflation-related factors, primarily in the industrial and consumer markets.
• Challenging situation in supply markets (eased slightly during the year).
• Substantial rise in raw material and energy costs.
• Discharged industrial wastewater exceeded the legal limit for copper for four weeks in 2022 at the Stäfa site due to construction activities.
• Existing filter system at Stäfa site can no longer cope with increased production capacity.

Mitigation Strategies

• Major investments to expand capacity to return manufacturing capacity utilization to a sustainable level.
• Increased stocks of raw materials to guarantee reliable delivery for customers.
• Price increases to compensate for increased raw material costs.
• Evaluating a new wastewater treatment system of the latest generation to be implemented in 2023.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Approximately 5% of the supplier base audited each year.

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible minerals sourcing
• Responsible minerals sourcing policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• CO2 sensors for energy-efficient applications
• Methane leakage monitoring solution

Awards & Recognition

• Sensirion Hungary won the Grand Prize “Sustainable Debrecen 2022”.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate protection
• Sustainable supply chain management
• Company culture and employee satisfaction
• Diversity, equality and inclusion
• Employee development and training
• Compliance and governance

Environmental Achievements

• Switzerland operations powered entirely by 100% hydro-based electricity
• China and South Korea operations now rely on 100% wind energy
• Debrecen site achieved over 50% self-sufficiency with solar cells during summer 2023
• Heating system in Stäfa used a gas mix of 24% renewable biogas
• Environmental sensors harmonized with RESET and WELL building standards

Social Achievements

• Annual culture workshops held in multiple locations, fostering company culture
• Employee satisfaction consistently high (7.8-8.5/10)
• Sensirion Switzerland ranked 7th in the Large Enterprises category of the Great Place to Work survey
• Two female members appointed to the Executive Committee
• Successfully implemented a common learning platform in Debrecen

Governance Achievements

• No reported significant violations of laws, regulations, or ethical misconduct in 2023
• No instances of non-compliance leading to sanctions or fines
• No confirmed incidents of corruption or human rights violations

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenging economic environment leading to a contraction of -20.5% (excluding one-off effect in the medical market)
• High emissions from process gases (e.g., SF6) in sensor production
• Scope 3 emissions, particularly from procurement of goods and services
• Potential supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events
• Regulatory changes regarding product properties, processes, and materials (e.g., PFAS)

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing advanced fossil-free cooling and heating recovery systems
• Regular maintenance and leak measurements of equipment
• State-of-the-art waste gas abatement system (absorbing over 97% of climate-damaging emissions)
• Exploring alternative, less harmful chemical gases and investigating different production tools
• Developing a robust strategy for Scope 3 emissions
• Investing in sustainable aviation fuels and contributing to climate protection projects for business travel
• Incentivizing public transportation and providing access to an e-car
• Appointing a dedicated PFAS management team
• Exploring the possibility of incorporating recycled sea plastic into products
• Implementing a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system in Stäfa

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Approximately 5% of the supplier base is audited each year

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• Responsible minerals sourcing policy
• Supplier Commitment on Corporate Social Responsibility
• Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Supply chain interruptions due to water scarcity or cyclones

Transition Risks

• CO2 taxation
• Regulatory changes affecting product properties or processes

Opportunities

• Increased demand for sensors in climate change adaptation and mitigation measures

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, IATF 16949

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sensors contributing to energy efficiency and emission reductions in various applications

Awards & Recognition

• Supplier Award from ResMed
• Great Place to Work Certification