ACM Research Announces the Publication of ACM Shanghai’s 2024 ESG Report

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ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) has released the English version of its subsidiary ACM Shanghai's 2024 ESG report, highlighting the company's commitment to environmental sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing. Key achievements include establishing carbon reduction baselines, targeting 75% pure water purification by 2030, and recycling initiatives for plastic and wooden crates. The company's innovative products, including the Ultra C Tahoe hybrid cleaning tool, demonstrate significant environmental benefits with up to 75% reduction in chemical consumption and potential cost savings of $500,000 annually from reduced sulfuric acid usage. ACM's Frame Wafer cleaning tool achieves nearly 100% solvent recovery efficiency. The company also completed its first CDP Climate submission in 2024, marking a step forward in climate risk disclosure and environmental transparency.

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• Ultra C Tahoe cleaning tool reduces chemical consumption by 75% with potential annual savings of $500,000
• Frame Wafer cleaning tool achieves nearly 100% solvent recovery efficiency
• Company established clear environmental target of 75% pure water purification rate by 2030
• Maintained ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications across key facilities

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FREMONT, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACM Research, Inc. (“ACM”) (NASDAQ: ACMR), a leading supplier of wafer processing solutions for semiconductor and advanced packaging applications, today announced the availability of an English version of the 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report prepared by its principal operating subsidiary ACM Research (Shanghai) Inc. (“ACM Shanghai”). The English version is now available here on ACM’s website under the ESG Reports section. The original Chinese version of the report was published here in February 2025 by ACM Shanghai on the Shanghai Stock Exchange website.

Dr. David Wang, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACM, said, “With the rise of AI to the forefront of consumers’ minds, we expect increased public attention on the environmental impact of semiconductor chip manufacturing. ACM is committed to improved ESG performance for both our internal operations, and in the tools we design. Innovations such as the Tahoe hybrid cleaning system, which significantly reduces sulfuric acid usage, reflect ACM’s dedication to enabling a circular economy and advancing a more sustainable semiconductor ecosystem.”

Highlights from ACM Shanghai’s 2024 ESG report include:

• Recorded key ESG metrics to establish a carbon reduction baseline for future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets.
• Established company target to achieve 75% pure water purification rate by 2030.
• Recycled 2,800 kg of plastic crates and 1,200 kg of wooden crates in 2024 under circular economy initiatives.
• ESG risk screening system for suppliers is under development for planned launch in 2025
• Achieved continued ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications across key facilities.
• ACM’s Ultra C Tahoe hybrid cleaning tool delivers enhanced cleaning performance with up to 75% reduction in chemical consumption. ACM estimates cost savings of up to $500,000 per year from sulfuric acid alone, with additional environmental and cost benefits from reduced sulfuric acid treatment and disposal requirements.
• ACM’s Frame Wafer cleaning tool effectively cleans semiconductor wafers during the post-debonding cleaning process. Its innovative solvent recovery system provides significant environmental and cost benefits, achieving nearly 100% solvent recovery and filtration efficiency, thereby reducing chemical consumption during production.
  

In addition, ACM reported that it completed its inaugural CDP Climate submission in 2024, establishing a foundation for enhanced climate risk disclosure and environmental transparency.

About ACM Research, Inc.
ACM develops, manufactures and sells semiconductor process equipment spanning cleaning, electroplating, stress-free polishing, vertical furnace processes, track, PECVD, and wafer- and panel-level packaging tools, enabling advanced and semi-critical semiconductor device manufacturing. ACM is committed to delivering customized, high-performance, cost-effective process solutions that semiconductor manufacturers can use in numerous manufacturing steps to improve productivity and product yield. For more information, visit www.acmr.com.

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FAQ

What are the key environmental targets in ACMR's 2024 ESG report?

The key environmental targets include achieving 75% pure water purification rate by 2030, establishing carbon reduction baselines, and implementing circular economy initiatives that recycled 2,800 kg of plastic crates and 1,200 kg of wooden crates in 2024.

How does ACM Research's Ultra C Tahoe cleaning tool benefit semiconductor manufacturers?

The Ultra C Tahoe hybrid cleaning tool provides enhanced cleaning performance while reducing chemical consumption by up to 75%, potentially saving manufacturers up to $500,000 annually in sulfuric acid costs alone.

What sustainability certifications does ACMR maintain?

ACM Research maintains ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications across its key facilities.

How efficient is ACMR's Frame Wafer cleaning tool in terms of environmental impact?

The Frame Wafer cleaning tool achieves nearly 100% solvent recovery and filtration efficiency, significantly reducing chemical consumption during semiconductor wafer cleaning.

What new ESG initiatives did ACMR implement in 2024?

In 2024, ACMR completed its first CDP Climate submission, established carbon reduction baselines, and began developing an ESG risk screening system for suppliers planned for 2025 launch.