Micron Technology Inc

Common Name
Micron Technology
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Employees
48,000
Ticker
MU
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Micron Technology Inc. is a leader in the production and innovation of memory and storage solutions. The company's core offerings include dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, and NO...

Micron Technology's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Micron Technology 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, Micron Technology has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2023202220212020 - 2017
Total Scope 1
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
0000000
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
0000000
Location-Based
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Total Scope 3
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
a
0000000
Download Data

Verified Sources Behind Micron Technology’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Micron Technology’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Micron Technology's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Micron Technology's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Micron Technology's Sustainability Report 2022
b. Micron Technology's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Micron Technology's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
c. Micron Technology's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020

Insights into Micron Technology's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Micron Technology amounted to 6,836,634 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 Micron Technology decreased by 10.17%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Micron Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230900 k1.8 M2.7 M3.6 MtCO2e+8%-5%+10%+4%-22%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Micron Technology's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Micron Technology were 2,698,572 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Micron Technology reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Micron Technology's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Micron Technology's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Micron Technology's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Micron Technology reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,138,062 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Micron Technology reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Micron Technology's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Micron Technology 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Micron Technology use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Micron Technology reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Micron Technology's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202301.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Micron Technology’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Micron Technology reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,698,572 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,540 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 173.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Micron Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)RambusYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 461Scope 1 Intensity: 3.76 tCO2e/$MMicrochip TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 439,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,439Scope 1 Intensity: 52.10 tCO2e/$MNVIDIAYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,896 tCO2eRevenue: $M 130,439Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MTexas InstrumentsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,016,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,641Scope 1 Intensity: 64.96 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Micro DevicesYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,008 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,678Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MVishay IntertechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,402Scope 1 Intensity: 9.66 tCO2e/$MWolfspeedYear: 2023Scope 1: 355,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 759Scope 1 Intensity: 468.49 tCO2e/$MMACOMYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648Scope 1 Intensity: 33.00 tCO2e/$MBroadcomYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 51,576Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MCirrus LogicYear: 2025Scope 1: 325 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,896Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MMonolithic Power SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,207Scope 1 Intensity: 1.00 tCO2e/$MSilicon LaboratoriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 39 tCO2eRevenue: $M 782Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MImpinjYear: 2023Scope 1: 53 tCO2eRevenue: $M 307Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MON SemiconductorYear: 2024Scope 1: 776,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,082Scope 1 Intensity: 109.64 tCO2e/$MGlobalFoundriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 957,489 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,392Scope 1 Intensity: 129.53 tCO2e/$MSkyworks SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,772Scope 1 Intensity: 6.22 tCO2e/$MQorvoYear: 2024Scope 1: 107,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,770Scope 1 Intensity: 28.54 tCO2e/$MAnalog DevicesYear: 2023Scope 1: 138,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,305Scope 1 Intensity: 11.21 tCO2e/$MLattice SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 737Scope 1 Intensity: 2.73 tCO2e/$MSemtechYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,725 tCO2eRevenue: $M 869Scope 1 Intensity: 1.99 tCO2e/$MIntelYear: 2023Scope 1: 845,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,228Scope 1 Intensity: 15.58 tCO2e/$MMarvell TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,645 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,507Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MSynapticsYear: 2023Scope 1: 212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,355Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MQualcommYear: 2023Scope 1: 80,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,821Scope 1 Intensity: 2.25 tCO2e/$MMicron TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,698,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,540Scope 1 Intensity: 173.65 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Micron Technology reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 173.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.24 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Micron Technology rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Micron Technology ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Micron Technology among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Want Full Access to Micron Technology's GHG Emissions Dataset?
Sign Up