MKS Inc
MKS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, MKS 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).
MKS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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 MKS's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MKS amounted to 70,836 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 MKS decreased by 0.85%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
MKS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MKS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of MKS were 7,254 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has MKS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, MKS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), MKS's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are MKS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, MKS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 57,119 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 63,582 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has MKS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, MKS's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that MKS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), MKS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that MKS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does MKS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, MKS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
MKS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into MKS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, MKS reported 2,756,717 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 MKS includes a breakdown across 9 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
MKS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MKS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, MKS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,756,717 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 23.13% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 76.87% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has MKS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, MKS's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 42.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), MKS's Scope 3 emissions increased by 26.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does MKS disclose?
In 2024, MKS reported emissions for 9 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 MKS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to MKS's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,119,027 tCO₂e (76.87%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 548,129 tCO₂e (19.88%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 30,261 tCO₂e (1.1%)
MKS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into MKS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, MKS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,254 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,586 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.02 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
MKS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does MKS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, MKS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.71, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does MKS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, MKS ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
MKS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into MKS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, MKS reported a total carbon footprint of 2,827,553 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 25.81% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to MKS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.25%.a