Lam Research Corp

Common Name
Lam Research
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Employees
17,450
Ticker
LRCX
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Lam Research Corporation is a leading supplier of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Renowned for its innovation in wafer fabrication, Lam Research focu...

Lam Research's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Lam Research 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Lam Research has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into Lam Research's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lam Research amounted to 322,268 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lam Research decreased by 37.65%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Lam Research's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+226%+178%+21%+51%-58%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Lam Research's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lam Research were 190,124 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Lam Research reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Lam Research's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 593.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Lam Research's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 58.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Lam Research's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Lam Research reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,050 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 132,144 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Lam Research reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Lam Research's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 102.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

What methodology does Lam Research use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Lam Research reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Lam Research's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Lam Research’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Lam Research reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 190,124 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,428 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Lam Research's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (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: $M 1,287Scope 1 Intensity: 14.38 tCO2e/$MCorningYear: 2023Scope 1: 737,593 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,588Scope 1 Intensity: 58.59 tCO2e/$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: $M 7,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MFortinetYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,606 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,956Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$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: $M 6,065Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MAmkor TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 100,407 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,318Scope 1 Intensity: 15.89 tCO2e/$MGartnerYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,246 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,906Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MKLAYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,812Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MON SemiconductorYear: 2024Scope 1: 776,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,082Scope 1 Intensity: 109.64 tCO2e/$MKyndryl HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,052Scope 1 Intensity: 2.11 tCO2e/$MGlobalFoundriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 957,489 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,392Scope 1 Intensity: 129.53 tCO2e/$MAmphenolYear: 2023Scope 1: 41,395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,555Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MFlexYear: 2023Scope 1: 83,630 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,502Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MBlockYear: 2023Scope 1: 855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,917Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MFormFactorYear: 2020Scope 1: 6,188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 694Scope 1 Intensity: 8.92 tCO2e/$MAdobeYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,409Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MQualcommYear: 2023Scope 1: 80,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,821Scope 1 Intensity: 2.25 tCO2e/$MAutomatic Data ProcessingYear: 2022Scope 1: 11,911 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,046Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MApplied MaterialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 49,053 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,517Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MLam ResearchYear: 2023Scope 1: 190,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,428Scope 1 Intensity: 10.91 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Lam Research reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.19, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Lam Research rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Lam Research ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

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