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MKS Inc. Releases 2026 Environmental, Social, Governance Report

MKS Inc. Publishes 2026 ESG Report Highlighting Sustainability Progress and Operational Excellence

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MKS Inc. has released its 2026 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report detailing its commitment to sustainability through improved efficiency, reduced resource usage, and increased global investments. Key achievements include approval of greenhouse gas emissions targets, new solar installation in China, high employee engagement, and recognition for ESG performance.

MKS Inc. Releases 2026 Environmental, Social, Governance Report
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Key Points

  • MKS secured Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approval for near-term Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability.
  • The company installed a rooftop solar system at its Guangzhou factory, generating approximately 1,500 MWh annually and reducing emissions by nearly 900 tCO2e.
  • MKS achieved a record 91% participation in its Global Employee Engagement Survey and received multiple ESG-related awards and recognitions, enhancing its corporate reputation and appeal to socially-conscious investors.

ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today released its 2026 Environmental, Social, Governance (“ESG”) Report, outlining how MKS continues to integrate sustainability into its strategy, operations, and decision-making to support long-term value creation.

“At MKS, operational excellence, risk management, and responsible growth, together with an unwavering commitment to innovation, integrity, and trust, are foundational to our sustainability efforts,” said John T.C. Lee, President and CEO. “This report details MKS’ continued progress in improving efficiency, reducing resource use, and supporting safer, more reliable operations, while making targeted investments that strengthen our global footprint and bring our expertise and resources closer to our customers.”

The 2026 ESG Report also highlights several of our key ESG achievements since the beginning of 2025, including:

  • Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approval of MKS’ near-term Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets.
  • Generation of approximately 1,500 MWh of electricity from a new rooftop solar installation at MKS’ Guangzhou, China equipment factory, avoiding nearly 900 tCO2e emissions annually.
  • Achievement of a record 91% participation rate in MKS’ fifth annual Global Employee Engagement Survey.
  • Continued external ESG recognition, including a low ESG risk rating from Sustainalytics and recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s Best Midsized Companies by Time and Statista, Inc. and one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek and Statista, Inc.

The report is available to view here and includes relevant disclosures related to The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) standards.

About MKS Inc.
MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding MKS’ environmental goals. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact should be considered to be forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein as a result of various important factors, including the factors described in MKS’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. MKS is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this press release.

Contacts:

Bill Casey
Vice President, Marketing
Telephone: +1 (630) 995-6384
Email: [email protected]

Kerry Kelly, Partner
Kekst CNC
Email: [email protected]


Risks

  • Forward-looking environmental goals outlined in the report may not be met due to unforeseen operational, regulatory, or market changes, which could impact the company's reputation and compliance costs.
  • Operational risks could arise from the integration of new sustainability technologies, such as the solar installation, potentially affecting productivity or expenses in the specialty industrial and semiconductor sectors.
  • Market uncertainties including shifts in demand for semiconductor manufacturing and industrial applications solutions could affect MKS's ability to capitalize on its sustainability initiatives and growth strategies.

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