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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
US
updated 12 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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87

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 87 is higher than 92% 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 2024, KLA Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,444,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 3,440,000,000 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6,523,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 35,419,000 kg CO2e (market-based). KLA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. The company also targets a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per billion transistors inspected, measured, or processed within the same timeframe. KLA's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KLA's commitment to sustainable practices within the semiconductor industry. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint.

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20192021202220232024
Scope 1
272,564,800
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
31,443,060
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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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