Lam Research Corp
Lam Research's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Lam Research has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lam Research's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lam Research amounted to 220,261 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 Lam Research decreased by 30.66%, 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
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lam Research's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lam Research were 91,681 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Lam Research reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Lam Research's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lam Research's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 51.63%, 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 2024, Lam Research reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,832 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 128,580 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Lam Research reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Lam Research's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 53.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lam Research's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lam Research's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Lam Research use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Lam Research's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Lam Research reported 10,101,861 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 Lam Research includes a breakdown across 11 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
Lam Research's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lam Research's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Lam Research reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,101,861 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 19.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.05% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Lam Research reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Lam Research's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 43,716.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lam Research's Scope 3 emissions increased by 41.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lam Research disclose?
In 2024, Lam Research reported emissions for 11 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 Lam Research's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Lam Research's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 8,078,696 tCO₂e (79.97%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,481,274 tCO₂e (14.66%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 244,792 tCO₂e (2.42%)
Lam Research's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lam Research’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Lam Research reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 91,681 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,905 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.15 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Lam Research's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Lam Research's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Lam Research reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.87, 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 2024, Lam Research ranked 18 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
Insights into Lam Research's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Lam Research reported a total carbon footprint of 10,322,122 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 37.98% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Lam Research's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.25%.a