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Micron

Micron Technology, Inc., commonly referred to as Micron, is a leading American semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a key player in the global memory and storage solutions industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Micron specialises in DRAM, NAND flash memory, and storage solutions, catering to a diverse range of sectors including computing, mobile, automotive, and data centre markets. Renowned for its innovative technologies, Micron's products are distinguished by their performance, reliability, and efficiency, making them essential for modern computing needs. With a strong market position, Micron has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in 3D NAND technology and a commitment to sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing. The company continues to drive growth and innovation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the memory and storage industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Micron's score of 56 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Micron's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Micron Technology, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 7,610,655,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 3,478,449,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 4,132,206,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions, amounted to about 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Micron has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. These initiatives reflect Micron's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the semiconductor industry.

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Scope 1
2,945,735,000
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Scope 2
3,177,990,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Micron's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Micron is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Micron is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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