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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Applied Materials's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Applied Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Applied Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 72,933,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 25,421,930,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, Applied Materials plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 36% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the target is a 55% reduction per million USD of value added by FY2030, also based on the FY2019 baseline. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, as outlined in its Net Zero 2040 Playbook. This long-term strategy encompasses all scopes of emissions, reinforcing Applied Materials' dedication to sustainability within the semiconductor industry.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Applied Materials is committed to some 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.
