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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lam Research Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 142,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. This includes 91,681,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 50,832,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 8,078,696,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Lam Research has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025 and 60.6% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050 and aims for net zero emissions for its operations by 2040. The company has also pledged to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 4% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, Lam Research aims for 69.5% of its suppliers and customers, by emissions, to have science-based targets by 2025, covering 46.5% of purchased goods and services and 83% of the use of sold products. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, reflecting Lam Research's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the semiconductor industry.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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