KLA Corp

Common Name
KLA
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Employees
15,000
Ticker
KLAC
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
KLA Corporation is a leading technology company specializing in advanced process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor industry. Renowned for its innovative equipment and software...

KLA's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, KLA 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).

KLA has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into KLA's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KLA amounted to 88,899 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 KLA increased by 2.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

KLA's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+70%-5%-14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are KLA's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of KLA were 6,523 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has KLA reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, KLA's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 39.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), KLA's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are KLA's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, KLA reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,419 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 82,376 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has KLA reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), KLA's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KLA 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does KLA use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, KLA reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

KLA's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into KLA's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, KLA reported 3,441,712 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 KLA includes a breakdown across 10 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

KLA's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+32%-17%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are KLA's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, KLA reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,441,712 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 24.68% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 75.32% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has KLA reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, KLA's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that KLA 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), KLA's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that KLA 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KLA disclose?

In 2024, KLA reported emissions for 10 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 KLA's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to KLA's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,515,286 tCO₂e (73.08%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 607,319 tCO₂e (17.65%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 99,351 tCO₂e (2.89%)

KLA's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(73.1%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(2.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(17.6%)

Insights into KLA’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, KLA reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,523 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,812 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

KLA's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00050,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Axcelis TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,411 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,131Scope 1 Intensity: 3.02 tCO2e/$MIPG PhotonicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 18,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,287Scope 1 Intensity: 14.38 tCO2e/$MEntegrisYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,726 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,524Scope 1 Intensity: 6.45 tCO2e/$MTeradyneYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,676Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MRoper TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MCACI InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,703Scope 1 Intensity: 0.60 tCO2e/$MFortinetYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,606 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,956Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MServiceNowYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,970Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MParsonsYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,838 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,443Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MSynopsysYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,318Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MSanminaYear: 2021Scope 1: 137,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,738Scope 1 Intensity: 20.39 tCO2e/$MFortiveYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,065Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MGen DigitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,811Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MAmkor TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 100,407 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,318Scope 1 Intensity: 15.89 tCO2e/$MGartnerYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,246 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,906Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MCDWYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,378Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MMicron TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,698,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,540Scope 1 Intensity: 173.65 tCO2e/$MKyndryl HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,052Scope 1 Intensity: 2.11 tCO2e/$MLam ResearchYear: 2023Scope 1: 190,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,428Scope 1 Intensity: 10.91 tCO2e/$MAmphenolYear: 2023Scope 1: 41,395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,555Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MFormFactorYear: 2020Scope 1: 6,188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 694Scope 1 Intensity: 8.92 tCO2e/$MIntuitYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,288Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MAdobeYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,409Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MAutomatic Data ProcessingYear: 2022Scope 1: 11,911 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,046Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MApplied MaterialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 49,053 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,517Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MKLAYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,812Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$M

How does KLA's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, KLA reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.62, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does KLA rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, KLA ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

KLA is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into KLA's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, KLA reported a total carbon footprint of 3,530,611 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.41% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to KLA's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.33%. a

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