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ASML—Achieved carbon net neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, targeting full value chain net-zero by 2040

ASML achieved carbon net neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 with a 90% reduction from 2019 baseline, meeting Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The company set ambitious long-term goals: greenhouse gas neutrality across entire value chain by 2040 and zero waste to landfill/incineration by 2030. Currently manages 86% of 8,900 tonnes annual waste sustainably through recycling and waste-to-energy. In 2024, ASML innovatively shipped DUV system via sea instead of air, demonstrating ESG integration across operations.

Scoring Impact

TopicDirectionRelevanceContribution
Climate Action+towardprimary+1.00
Environmental Sustainability+towardsecondary+0.50
Overall incident score =+0.563

Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.50)

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