Siemens(US:SIEGY) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-23 09:37Company Overview - Siemens AG, headquartered in Berlin and Munich, focuses on technology in industrial, infrastructure, transportation, and healthcare sectors, actively promoting the application of artificial intelligence, including generative AI, to facilitate digital and sustainable transformation for clients [2] Sustainability Commitment - Siemens is one of the first large tech companies to commit to carbon neutrality by 2030 in its operations, aiming to reduce its actual CO2 emissions by 55% by the end of fiscal year 2025 and approximately 90% by fiscal year 2030 [3] - To achieve these goals, Siemens announced an investment of €650 million for decarbonization, particularly in the research and application of related technologies [3] DEGREE Strategy Framework - In June 2021, Siemens launched a comprehensive sustainability framework called the DEGREE strategy, which includes Decarbonization, Ethics, Governance, Resource Efficiency, Equity, and Employability, with strict and measurable key performance indicators [4] - Siemens officially launched the EcoTech declaration for the Chinese market at the first Siemens Sustainability Forum in June 2024, providing comparable performance information for EcoTech-certified products throughout their lifecycle [4] Green Factory Initiatives - Siemens has 11 factories recognized as national green factories by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, with the Chengdu factory being named a global "Sustainable Lighthouse Factory" [4] - The company has established a carbon reduction information management system covering nearly 7,000 suppliers, integrating low-carbon indicators into key project procurement decisions [4] Digital Factory Achievements - The Chengdu digital factory achieved a 92% increase in output while reducing unit product energy consumption by 24% and waste per product by 48%, demonstrating a win-win in economic and environmental benefits [4] - The Nanjing digital factory reduced planning and operational time by nearly one-third compared to traditional factory planning, with an annual reduction of approximately 3,300 tons of carbon emissions [5] Client Collaboration for Carbon Reduction - Siemens assisted the Rockwell Automation (Jinan) factory in achieving an expected annual reduction of nearly 600 tons of CO2 emissions, achieving 100% carbon offset through renewable energy [5] - Collaborations with companies like HeSteel and Mengniu have led to the establishment of green intelligent steel plants and significant reductions in production costs and energy consumption [5] Expert Commentary - Siemens has reduced its operational carbon emissions by 50% compared to fiscal year 2019 and has empowered clients to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 190 million tons in fiscal year 2023 through relevant technologies [6]