Better Health for All

Siltronic AG manufactures hyperpure silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry.

The company's core products and services do not directly involve developing medical treatments, providing healthcare solutions, or promoting wellness programs. The provided articles consistently indicate that the company's operations are not applicable to health-related metrics or do not provide specific data points relevant to the 'Better Health for All' value. Therefore, all KPIs are scored as 0, reflecting that the company's products and services have no significant direct positive or negative health impact, and its business activities do not intersect with the specific health-related considerations of this value.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Siltronic AG is a manufacturer of hyperpure silicon wafers and does not operate as a financial institution. The company does not offer lending, deposit services, or consumer credit products.

Therefore, all KPIs related to Fair Money & Economic Opportunity are not applicable, as confirmed by multiple annual and sustainability reports which explicitly state no relevant data is available for these metrics. The ESG-linked promissory note loan mentioned in the articles refers to Siltronic obtaining financing, not providing financial services to consumers.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In 2021, the CEO's maximum compensation was EUR 2,450,000, while the average employee compensation in Germany was EUR 78,133, resulting in a ratio of approximately 31.35:1.

The voluntary employee turnover rate was 11% in 2019. As of December 31, 2019, 283 temporary workers were employed, which was 4.7% of the total workforce of 6,000 employees at the end of 2019. Health insurance is provided in the USA, and company pension plans are also offered there.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs under the 'Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing' value. While Siltronic AG states its commitment to ethical sourcing,

adherence to the UN Global Compact and Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) principles, and compliance with the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (LkSG), the articles do not provide concrete data points such as the percentage of fair-trade certified spend, average audit frequency for tier-1 suppliers, number of substantiated forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, median remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in contracts, share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend.

Honest & Fair Business

Siltronic AG has a formal whistleblower protection policy, including an anonymous reporting system called "Integrity Line" that is managed by an independent third party (EQS Group AG) and accessible 24/7 with encrypted data.

However, there is no explicit evidence of independent investigation processes for reported incidents. The company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, fraud, and other unlawful acts, guided by a global Code of Conduct. It provides advanced compliance training for employees with business partner contact and additional antitrust training for Sales and Marketing employees. The whistleblower system, which handles compliance violations, is managed by an independent third party (EQS Group AG), and its data is stored on external, certified high-security servers (Noris Network AG). However, the extent of independent verification of other ethical claims is not specified beyond the whistleblower system's management.

Kind to Animals

The company reports "No Animal Testing" and states it has no involvement in animal testing.

This indicates that no live animals are used in testing, and any necessary safety or efficacy assessments are conducted using non-animal methods. Furthermore, the company states it has no involvement in fur or specialty leather, implying zero animal inputs in its product lines.

No War, No Weapons

Siltronic conducts human rights and environmental risk analyses at least once a year since 2014, reporting annually on human rights due diligence.

The company aligns with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and implements the ten principles of the UN Global Compact Initiative. Siltronic commits to not sourcing potential conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or neighboring countries. The company has a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, fraud, and other unlawful acts, with a Code of Conduct forming a binding framework for employees. Violations are processed with root cause analysis, and corrective measures are initiated and reviewed regularly, at least once a year. A digital whistleblower system and an external ombudsman are available for reporting violations. There is no evidence of involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation, nor any indication of dual-use technologies or sales to embargoed regimes.

Planet-Friendly Business

Siltronic's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 were 2,037,051 tCO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions declining from 254,974 tCO2eq in 2023 to 237,051 tCO2eq in 2024, and Scope 3 emissions decreasing by 46% last year.

The company defined targets in accordance with the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) in 2021 but will not pursue validation due to revised requirements. In 2024, 32.6% of energy consumption was covered by renewable sources, with a target to reach 60% by 2030 and 100% by 2045. The waste recycling ratio was 67% in 2024, with a target to increase it by 10% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Siltronic tracks Scope 3 emissions and aims to intensify cooperation with suppliers regarding greenhouse gas emissions, but no specific percentage of suppliers with SBTi targets is provided. The company adheres to all applicable environmental laws and no major violations are reported. The net-zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions is set for 2045, with a 42% reduction target by 2030 compared to 2021. The 1.5-degree benchmark is a key reference point for climate targets. In 2024, 1,814 tons of waste from single-use packaging were avoided using reusable Hyboxes, and 93% of 300 mm wafers were shipped in these reusable containers.

Safe & Smart Tech

The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete data points or metrics related to any of the KPIs under the 'Safe & Smart Tech' ethical value. While some articles mention general compliance with German and EU regulations or internal AI use, they lack the quantitative details, specific policies, or incident reporting required to score against the rubric's thresholds for data breaches, cybersecurity investment, privacy certifications, security training effectiveness, encryption implementation, AI ethics governance, algorithmic transparency, unauthorized data use, user data control, authentication security, vulnerability management, bug bounty programs, privacy by design, security testing coverage, data minimization, algorithmic harm remediation, or digital rights advocacy.

Therefore, all KPIs must be omitted due to a lack of evidence.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

In 2024, the company reported a waste recycling ratio of 67%.

For packaging, 93% of 300mm wafers were shipped in reusable containers in 2023. The company reported no significant regulatory violations or fines in 2024, and no waste disposal violations in the past three years. Siltronic achieved 98% silicon efficiency in 2024. The company has a target to increase the recycling rate of waste by 10% between 2021 and 2030, and a 2030 target to increase the waste recycling ratio by 25% from a 2015 base year, with a 12% increase achieved by 2023. Data on waste composition and disposal routes are recorded and reported annually.