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Veeco

Veeco Instruments Inc., commonly known as Veeco, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing equipment headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1945, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia and Europe, focusing on the semiconductor, LED, and data storage industries. Veeco is renowned for its innovative solutions in molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and other precision manufacturing technologies. These core products are distinguished by their ability to enhance performance and efficiency in high-tech applications. With a commitment to excellence, Veeco has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for global manufacturers. The company’s dedication to research and development has solidified its market position, making it a pivotal player in the advancement of next-generation technologies.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Veeco's score of 35 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Veeco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Veeco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,030,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,803,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,517,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 13,437,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. This marked a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 17,720,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,339,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 8,132,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,336,000 kg CO2e. Veeco has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their reports. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental responsibilities. Overall, Veeco's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of their total emissions.

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Scope 1
2,155,000
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Scope 2
10,623,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
7,029,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Veeco's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Veeco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Veeco 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
Race To Net Zero
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