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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Kla's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KLA Corporation reported total emissions of approximately 3,550,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,550,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 35,264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target aligns with their long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2022, KLA's emissions included approximately 2,732,040 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,447,370 kg CO2e from Scope 2 in the US. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 3,480,000,000 kg CO2e globally in 2023. KLA is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 52% per billion transistors inspected, measured, or processed by 2030. KLA's climate strategy is underpinned by its commitment to renewable energy, which is expected to facilitate the reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions to below 50% of their 2021 levels by 2030. The company’s targets are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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