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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
US
updated 21 days ago

Kla

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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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59

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Kla's score of 59 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kla's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, KLA Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions amounting to approximately 7,550,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 35,264,000 kg CO2e globally. Notably, the company disclosed no Scope 3 emissions data for this year. KLA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a 50% reduction in emissions from both scopes by 2030. KLA's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The company is committed to sustainability and is actively working towards its climate goals, reflecting its dedication to reducing its environmental impact in the semiconductor industry.

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202120222023
Scope 1
4,698,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
43,623,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
3,250,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kla'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.

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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 Kla is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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