Better Health for All

ASML's core business is the development and manufacturing of photolithography systems for semiconductor production.

The provided articles consistently state that the company's products are not health-related and do not have direct health impacts. Therefore, all KPIs under 'Better Health for All' are deemed 'Not applicable' as the business operations do not involve health-related products, services, or initiatives. There is no evidence of direct positive or negative health effects, health-specific R&D, or programs addressing health disparities or crises.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

ASML Holding N.V. is a manufacturer of photolithography systems, not a financial institution.

The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers or businesses. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, pricing, fees, lending compliance, customer financial outcomes, and data portability for financial data are not applicable to its core business. The rubric assigns a score of 0 for companies whose core business lies outside finance or do not offer relevant financial products.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In 2024, the CEO-to-employee pay ratio was 40:1 based on US GAAP and EU-IFRS.

The company reported 61% collective bargaining agreements coverage in 2024. The unadjusted gender pay gap was 10% in 2024, meaning women earn 90% of men's pay. The employee engagement score, based on a three-year rolling average, was 78.9% in 2024. The voluntary employee turnover rate was 3.5% in 2024, with another article stating an attrition rate of 3.8%.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

ASML expects grievances to be closed within an average of 2 months (approximately 60 days).

The company actively pursues adherence to the EICC Code of Conduct by its suppliers, including compliance in supplier agreements, and expects key suppliers and their suppliers to comply with the RBA Code of Conduct. However, ASML does not currently include conflict minerals clauses in its supplier contracts. The company monitors and mitigates risks related to scarce materials, specifically rare earth metals, and has identified alternative combinations to reduce exposure. ASML uses the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) to collect data from suppliers, but 84 suppliers failed to submit valid CMRTs in 2024, indicating a portion of its supply chain for these materials is not fully verified.

Honest & Fair Business

ASML's Transparency Index score from the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark 2019 Summary is 1.85 out of 4, which equates to 46.25 on a 100-point scale.

The company has a formal "Speak Up & Non-retaliation Policy" with email and phone reporting options, including anonymous reporting, and received 266 Speak Up messages in 2018. Financial reporting shows 62 annual report adjustments in 2019/2020 and 66 in 2018/2019, with 2 fundamental errors in 2019/2020 and 1 in 2018/2019. The group audit covered 96% of total assets and 98% of total net sales in 2023. The median time to close ethics complaints is disclosed as up to two months after complaint admissibility. All Supervisory Board members are independent. ASML has an Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy and is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), adopting its Code of Conduct. KPMG provided limited assurance on selected sustainability metrics, and ASML relies on RMI and RMAP for third-party verification of smelter compliance.

Planet-Friendly Business

ASML's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 were 12.29 million tCO2e, representing an 18.39% decrease from 2023.

The company has SBTi-approved near-term gross targets for 2025, aligned with a 1.5°C scenario, and aims to submit its long-term target for 2040 in 2025. Approximately 91.4% of ASML's operational electricity was sourced from renewable energy in 2023. The waste diversion rate was 55% in 2023, a decrease from 75% in 2022. ASML has a net-zero target for its entire value chain by 2040. The company continued its application of TCFD guidelines in 2024 and updated its qualitative climate scenario assessment, considering 1.5°C and 4°C scenarios. In 2023, 57% of ASML's top 60 suppliers (by spend) had signed a Letter of Intent to reduce their environmental footprint. Furthermore, 47% of ASML's water consumption is in medium-high, high, or extremely high water-stressed areas.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

ASML invested €45.2 million in community projects in 2024.

With total net sales of €28.3 billion in 2024, this represents approximately 0.16% of revenue. The company has a 'Speak Up' policy available in multiple languages for external stakeholders, with a stated timeframe of two weeks for initial review and two months (approximately 60 days) for resolution of qualified complaints.

Safe & Smart Tech

ASML performs monthly penetration tests.

The company has a global privacy policy and separate privacy notices for various stakeholders, and individuals have rights including access, rectification, and erasure. ASML has technical and organizational measures in place to prevent unauthorized access to personal data. The company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (implemented January 1, 2024) and preparing for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. ASML supports principles laid down in international instruments such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) since 2011.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

ASML reported a recycling rate of 55% in 2023, a decrease from 75% in 2022.

The company has adopted circular design principles, including Reconditioning, Modularity, Flexibility, Standardization, and Commonality, and applies them across all product development. Waste reduction initiatives include projects that decreased waste from operations normalized to revenue from 315 kg/€m in 2022 to 300 kg/€m in 2023. ASML aims for zero waste from operations to landfill or incineration by 2030, and targets a recycling rate of 90% and a reuse rate of 95% by 2025. As of the end of 2023, 95% of systems sold in the past 30 years are still active in the field, with a target to maintain this above 95% by 2025. The company mentions minimizing the use of materials in design as a 'Reduce' strategy. By the end of 2023, 57% of the top 60 suppliers (based on spend) had signed a Letter of Intent acknowledging their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint, including waste, with a target of 80% by 2025.