Silicon Laboratories Inc
Silicon Laboratories's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories 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).
Silicon Laboratories has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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 Silicon Laboratories's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Silicon Laboratories amounted to 5,131 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 Silicon Laboratories decreased by 3.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Silicon Laboratories's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Silicon Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Silicon Laboratories were 52 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Silicon Laboratories reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Silicon Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Silicon Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions increased by 33.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Silicon Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,208 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,079 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Silicon Laboratories reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Silicon Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Silicon Laboratories's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Silicon Laboratories use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Silicon Laboratories's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Silicon Laboratories's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories reported 89,407 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 Silicon Laboratories includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories reported total Scope 3 emissions of 89,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 66.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 33.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 31.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Silicon Laboratories disclose?
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories reported emissions for 12 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 Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 45,825 tCO₂e (51.25%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 27,208 tCO₂e (30.43%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,117 tCO₂e (4.6%)
Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Silicon Laboratories’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 52 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 584 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Silicon Laboratories's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Silicon Laboratories's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.76, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Silicon Laboratories rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Silicon Laboratories among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Silicon Laboratories's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Silicon Laboratories reported a total carbon footprint of 94,538 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 30.82% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Silicon Laboratories's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.37%.a