Infineon Technologies AG has been honored with the German Sustainability Award in the “Electrical Engineering and Electronics” category. The jury praised Infineon for its leadership in sustainability, calling the company a “beacon” for successful transformation within its industry. The award recognizes organizations that make impactful contributions to sustainability and serve as role models for others.
“We are deeply honored to receive the German Sustainability Award,” said Elke Reichart, Member of the Management Board and Chief Digital and Sustainability Officer at Infineon, who accepted the award in Düsseldorf. “This recognition motivates us to continue driving decarbonization and digitalization while rigorously advancing our sustainability goals alongside our employees, customers, and partners.”
Infineon is committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2030, a target set in 2020. Since then, the company has reduced emissions by over two-thirds while nearly doubling its revenue. Additionally, Infineon has taken a pioneering step by reporting the Product Carbon Footprint for individual products, with data already available for half of its portfolio.
The company’s semiconductors play a critical role in improving energy efficiency across various applications, from renewable energy systems to transportation. A notable innovation is Infineon’s silicon carbide (SiC) module, which enhances energy efficiency in high-performance applications like solar and wind farms, trains, and heavy machinery. For instance, an electric locomotive equipped with the new module saves approximately 300 megawatt-hours annually, enough to power 100 households for a year.
The German Sustainability Award is Europe’s largest recognition for environmental and social responsibility. This year, the jury selected winners across 100 industries from over 2,000 participating companies, working in collaboration with organizations such as the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, WWF Germany, and PwC Germany.
Infineon Technologies AG is a global leader in semiconductors for power systems and IoT, driving innovation in decarbonization and digitalization. With approximately 58,060 employees worldwide as of September 2024, the company generated €15 billion in revenue during the fiscal year. Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and the OTCQX International Market in the U.S. (ticker symbol: IFNNY).
