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 37 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 Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 35,264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,480,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. KLA has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 52% per billion transistors inspected, measured, or processed within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. In 2021, KLA's emissions were recorded at 7,550,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 35,264,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 3,250,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company’s proactive approach to reducing emissions underscores its role in the semiconductor industry, where it is essential to balance operational growth with environmental responsibility.
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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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Kla 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.
