Lam Research
Lam Research Corporation, a leading provider of wafer fabrication equipment and services, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Asia and Europe. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry, focusing on critical areas such as plasma etch, deposition, and clean technologies. Lam Research is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced etch and deposition systems that enhance the performance and efficiency of semiconductor manufacturing. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it at the forefront of technological advancements, enabling it to meet the evolving needs of its global clientele. With a strong market presence, Lam Research has achieved notable milestones, including significant contributions to the development of next-generation chips. Its reputation for quality and reliability has solidified its status as a trusted partner in the semiconductor supply chain.
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Lam Research's score of 69 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Lam Research's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lam Research Corporation reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 7,100,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 190,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 64,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 7,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 254,174,000 kg CO2e. Lam Research has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025, with a more aggressive target of 60.6% reduction by 2030, both from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Lam Research is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030, up from 4% in the base year. In terms of long-term commitments, Lam Research has pledged to reach net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Furthermore, it aims to achieve net zero emissions for its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040. The company’s targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment that 69.5% of its suppliers and customers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2025. This encompasses 46.5% of purchased goods and services and 83% of the use of sold products. Overall, Lam Research is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and sustainability goals, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change within the semiconductor industry.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,275,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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