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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
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Micron

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Micron Technology, Inc., commonly referred to as Micron, is a leading American semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a key player in the global memory and storage solutions industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Micron specialises in DRAM, NAND flash memory, and storage solutions, catering to a diverse range of sectors including computing, mobile, automotive, and data centre markets. Renowned for its innovative technologies, Micron's products are distinguished by their performance, reliability, and efficiency, making them essential for modern computing needs. With a strong market position, Micron has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in 3D NAND technology and a commitment to sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing. The company continues to drive growth and innovation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the memory and storage industry.

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46

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Micron's score of 46 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Micron's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Micron Technology, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 2,698,572,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,138,062,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included 1,923,761,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, among other categories. Micron has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. These commitments reflect Micron's dedication to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the semiconductor industry. The emissions data is sourced directly from Micron Technology, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,945,735,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
3,177,990,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
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-
0,000,000,000

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

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Micron is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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

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