KLA Corp
KLA's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into KLA's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KLA amounted to 86,545 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 KLA increased by 92.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
KLA's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KLA's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of KLA were 7,550 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has KLA reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, KLA's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 61.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), KLA's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are KLA's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, KLA reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,264 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 78,995 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
What methodology does KLA use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, KLA reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
KLA's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into KLA's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, KLA reported 3,479,400 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 KLA includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
KLA's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KLA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, KLA reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,479,400 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 26.25% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 73.75% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), KLA's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.74%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KLA disclose?
In 2023, KLA reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of KLA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to KLA's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,566,092 tCOâ‚‚e (73.75%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 644,952 tCOâ‚‚e (18.54%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 125,497 tCOâ‚‚e (3.61%)
KLA's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KLA's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, KLA reported a total carbon footprint of 3,565,945 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.58% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to KLA's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.22%.