Applied Materials Inc
Applied Materials's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Applied Materials completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Applied Materials has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Applied Materials's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Applied Materials amounted to 226,442 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Applied Materials increased by 3.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Applied Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Applied Materials's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Applied Materials were 50,775 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Applied Materials reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Applied Materials's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 44.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Applied Materials's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Applied Materials's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Applied Materials reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 67,681 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 175,667 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Applied Materials reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Applied Materials's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 21.68%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Applied Materials's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Applied Materials's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Applied Materials use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Applied Materials reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Applied Materials's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Applied Materials's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Applied Materials reported 18,565,175 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Applied Materials includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Applied Materials's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Applied Materials reported total Scope 3 emissions of 18,565,175 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 14.96% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.04% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Applied Materials reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 43.88%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.19%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Applied Materials disclose?
In 2024, Applied Materials reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 15,633,966 tCO₂e (84.21%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,750,330 tCO₂e (9.43%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 453,540 tCO₂e (2.44%)
Applied Materials's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Applied Materials’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Applied Materials reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,775 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 27,176 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.87 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Applied Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Applied Materials's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Applied Materials reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.51, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Applied Materials rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Applied Materials ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Applied Materials is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Applied Materials's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Applied Materials reported a total carbon footprint of 18,791,617 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.03% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Applied Materials's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.93%.a