Applied Materials Inc
Applied Materials's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Applied Materials amounted to 219,352 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Applied Materials increased by 4.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Applied Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Applied Materials's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Applied Materials were 49,053 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Applied Materials reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Applied Materials's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 27.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Applied Materials's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Applied Materials's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Applied Materials's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Applied Materials reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 67,661 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 170,299 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Applied Materials reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Applied Materials use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Applied Materials reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Applied Materials reported 22,483,001 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Applied Materials's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Applied Materials reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,483,001 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 18.81% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 81.19% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Applied Materials reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 74,843.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Applied Materials disclose?
In 2023, Applied Materials reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Applied Materials's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 18,029,534 tCOâ‚‚e (80.19%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,852,968 tCOâ‚‚e (12.69%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 950,522 tCOâ‚‚e (4.23%)
Applied Materials's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Applied Materials's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Applied Materials reported a total carbon footprint of 22,702,353 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.43% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Applied Materials's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.75%.