Applied Materials

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Applied Materials doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 48

Applied Materials has a DitchCarbon Score of 48 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, suggesting there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would demonstrate a stronger commitment to lowering carbon intensity and enhancing sustainability efforts.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Applied Materials is a company in the industrial manufacturing sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Applied Materials operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their location.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

6.71%

...this company is doing 6.71% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Applied Materials operates within the industrial manufacturing sector, specializing in materials engineering solutions. The company is a pivotal force in the production of new chips and advanced displays, leveraging its expertise in atomic-level material modification. Applied Materials’ innovations are instrumental in shaping a better future through technological advancements.

Good news, Applied Materials has set SBTi commitments

Applied Materials has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from company operations, which include both direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy. These targets align with the ambitious goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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