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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 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Micron Technology has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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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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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 CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2025
a. Micron Technology's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2025
b. Micron Technology's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Micron Technology's Sustainability Report 2024
c. Micron Technology's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Micron Technology's Sustainability Report 2023
d. Micron Technology's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
d. Micron Technology's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020

Insights into Micron Technology's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMicron Technology amounted to6,693,179metric 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 Micron Technologydecreased by 2.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

Micron Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240900 k1.8 M2.7 M3.6 MtCO2e-5%+10%+4%-22%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Micron Technology's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Micron Technology were 2,574,449 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Micron Technology reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Micron Technology's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Micron Technology's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are Micron Technology's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Micron Technology reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,002,529 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 4,118,730 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Micron Technology reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Micron Technology's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 44.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad

What methodology does Micron Technology use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Micron Technology's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Micron Technology's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Micron Technology reported 4,619,821 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Micron Technology includes a breakdown across 7of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Micron Technology's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-35%+86%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Micron Technology's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Micron Technology reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,619,821 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Micron Technology reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Micron Technology's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 21.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Micron Technology disclose?

In 2024, Micron Technology reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Micron Technology's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,373,870 tCOâ‚‚e(51.38%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,059,691 tCOâ‚‚e(22.94%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 986,212 tCOâ‚‚e(21.35%)

Micron Technology's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(21.3%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(22.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(51.4%)

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

In 2024, Micron Technology reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,574,449 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 25,111 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 102.52 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Micron Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050020,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Microchip TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 288,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,634Scope 1 Intensity: 37.75 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 12,419 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,787Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MVishay IntertechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,938Scope 1 Intensity: 23.57 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 52 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 989,127 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,750Scope 1 Intensity: 146.54 tCO2e/$MSkyworks SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,960 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,178Scope 1 Intensity: 6.93 tCO2e/$MQorvoYear: 2025Scope 1: 107,713 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,719Scope 1 Intensity: 28.96 tCO2e/$MAnalog DevicesYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,427Scope 1 Intensity: 10.50 tCO2e/$MLattice SemiconductorYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 737Scope 1 Intensity: 2.73 tCO2e/$MSemtechYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,725 tCO2eRevenue: $M 869Scope 1 Intensity: 1.99 tCO2e/$MPower IntegrationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,086 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 2.59 tCO2e/$MIntelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,105,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,101Scope 1 Intensity: 20.81 tCO2e/$MnLIGHTYear: 2019Scope 1: 400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 177Scope 1 Intensity: 2.26 tCO2e/$MMarvell TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,161 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,767Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MSynapticsYear: 2023Scope 1: 212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,355Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MQualcommYear: 2024Scope 1: 84,465 tCO2eRevenue: $M 38,962Scope 1 Intensity: 2.17 tCO2e/$MMicron TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,574,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,111Scope 1 Intensity: 102.52 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Micron Technology reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 102.52 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.59, 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 2024, Micron Technology ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Micron Technology's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Micron Technology reported a total carbon footprint of 11,313,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 65.48% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to Micron Technology's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 40.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 36.41%.a

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