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KLA Corporation, often referred to simply as KLA, stands as a global leader in process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor industry. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, US, KLA was founded in 1976 and maintains a significant global presence, supporting advanced technology manufacturing worldwide.
Specialising in electrical machinery and apparatus within the microelectronics sector, KLA provides essential inspection, metrology, and defect review systems. These cutting-edge solutions are critical at every stage of integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing, ensuring the reliability and performance of today's most sophisticated devices. KLA's commitment to innovation helps drive the future of technology by enabling the production of advanced semiconductor components and materials.
+18 vs industry average
Kla’s score of 48 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2024, KLA's total reported greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 3.48 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 6,523,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 35,419,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 3,440,000,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, KLA's 2023 emissions were approximately 3.57 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 7,550,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 35,264,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 3,530,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 4.33 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 7,964,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 36,955,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,280,000,000 kg CO2e. The earliest reported data in this set is from 2021, with total emissions of approximately 3.30 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at 4,698,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 43,623,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,250,000,000 kg CO2e.
KLA has set several climate commitments. The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. This near-term target aligns with a 1.5°C trajectory, according to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, KLA aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 52% per billion transistors inspected, measured, or processed within the same timeframe, also from a 2021 base year. The company also has a long-term ambition to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. These targets are sourced from KLA Corporation itself.
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50% reduction in Scope 1
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50% reduction in Scope 2
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52% reduction in scope 3 downstream
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