Kla
KLA Corporation, commonly referred to as KLA, is a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related industries. Headquartered in the United States, KLA operates globally, with significant presence in key markets across Asia and Europe. Founded in 1975, the company has achieved numerous milestones, including pioneering advancements in semiconductor manufacturing technology. KLA's core offerings include advanced inspection and metrology systems, which are essential for ensuring the quality and performance of semiconductor devices. What sets KLA apart is its commitment to innovation, enabling customers to enhance productivity and reduce costs. With a strong market position, KLA is recognised for its contributions to the semiconductor ecosystem, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive industry standards.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kla's score of 40 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kla's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KLA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,480,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 7,550,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 35,264,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 3,480,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, KLA's emissions were approximately 4,230,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a potential decrease in emissions in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 included 7,200,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 78,995,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 4,230,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). KLA's emissions intensity for 2023 was reported at approximately 0.3356 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, reflecting their ongoing efforts to align with industry standards for sustainability. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets, KLA's emissions data suggests a focus on improving their environmental impact as part of their corporate responsibility initiatives.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,550,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 43,633,863 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,250,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Kla is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
