ASML's strategy is to be a technology leader in lithographic systems and software for semiconductor manufacturing, thus enabling our customers to increase the functionality of microchips while reducing the cost and power consumption per function on a chip; ASML executes its strategy through superior Research & Development, by integrating the knowledge of a cooperative network of Suppliers and Technology Partners and aiming for excellence in Operations; in order to secure this contribution, ASML has a long-term commitment to all its stakeholders to conduct operations in a socially, commercially and environmentally responsible manner.

Since our 2008 Sustainability Report, we have identified four focus areas, (Environmental aspects at ASML sites, Environmental aspects of our products, Safety & Social, Suppliers) as summarized in our preamble, and the following related new targets:

Environment

• By 2015, ASML plans to have reduced company CO₂ emissions by 50 percent (compared with 2010) through efficiency measures and substitution by renewable energy resources.
• A waste reduction program which targets 90 percent recycling of non-hazardous waste by 2015.
• Improved water efficiency through increased recycling and efficiency measures. In 2010 we will initiate studies to establish efficiency programs and recycling targets.
• Implementation of a recycling policy for our products and modules (recyclable/renewable materials, tracking of systems, refurbishment/recycling process). In 2010 we will initiate studies to establish efficiency programs and recycling targets.
• Continuation of long-term roadmap to make machines more energy-efficient for every transistor or "bit" produced.

Health and Safety

• ASML's goal is to ensure that our employees' working conditions are safe and healthy with zero occupational injuries on ASML sites. Our target is to improve the current situation by 25 percent each year.
• We also aim to guarantee the safety performance of our products and auxiliary equipment through appropriate design, with a view to decreasing product-related incidents to zero at customer sites.
• ASML wishes to promote a safety culture at its sites by encouraging incident reporting of near misses, performing close analysis and feedback on the basis of these reports and providing regular Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) training for all employees.

Social

• ASML plans to develop new initiatives to strengthen our Diversity and Inclusion efforts.
• Stimulate ethical behavior among all employees by regularly promoting and acknowledging the Code of Conduct to ensure all our employees respect human rights and different cultural identities, promote honest and ethical conduct, conduct business in good faith and on the basis of integrity, and comply with applicable government laws, rules, and regulations.
• We will support local communities and education through the ASML Foundation and by encouraging volunteer work in order to encourage more employees to participate in their communities.
  
  

Safe harbour statement
Despite our best intentions to reach our targets as described in this document, forward looking statements about our financial and sustainability targets are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: economic conditions, product demand and semiconductor equipment industry capacity, access to sustainability technologies and resources, worldwide demand and manufacturing capacity utilization for semiconductors, manufacturing efficiencies, new product development and customer acceptance of new products.