Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc., a leading player in the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1967, the company has established itself as a pioneer in materials engineering solutions, serving major operational regions including Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in the development of advanced equipment, services, and software for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, Applied Materials is renowned for its innovative technologies that enhance manufacturing efficiency and product performance. The company’s core offerings include atomic layer deposition, chemical vapour deposition, and etch systems, which are critical in producing cutting-edge electronic devices. With a strong market position, Applied Materials has achieved numerous milestones, including significant contributions to the advancement of 5G technology and artificial intelligence. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted partner in the global technology landscape.
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Applied Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Applied Materials reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 15,020,200,000 kg CO2e. This includes emissions from purchased goods and services (about 1,750,330,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 110,376,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 16,530,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 49,053,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 67,661,000 kg CO2e, with a total of 22,483,001,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Applied Materials achieved a 31% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its 2019 baseline, with a commitment to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to attain 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. by 2022 and globally by 2030. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per million USD of value added by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Applied Materials is actively working towards net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability in the semiconductor industry.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 11,390,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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