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 total carbon emissions of approximately 18,565,175,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 50,775,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 175,667,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 18,565,175,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. Applied Materials aims to transition to 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. by 2022 and globally by 2030. As of 2021, they reported a 31% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from their 2019 baseline, demonstrating progress towards their targets. Additionally, they are focused on reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per million USD of value added by 2030. The company's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Applied Materials is actively working with suppliers to create pathways to achieve these goals, reflecting a comprehensive approach 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| 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 |
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Applied Materials is participating in some 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.
