Silicon Laboratories Inc
Silicon Laboratories's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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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 |
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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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 |
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Insights into Silicon Laboratories's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Silicon Laboratories amounted to 2,871 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 Silicon Laboratories decreased by 12.82%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Silicon Laboratories were 39 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Silicon Laboratories reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Silicon Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 54.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Silicon Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 71.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Silicon Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Silicon Laboratories reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,592 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,832 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Silicon Laboratories reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Silicon Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.27% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Silicon Laboratories use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Silicon Laboratories reported 131,846 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 2023 disclosure of Silicon Laboratories includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 5 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Silicon Laboratories reported total Scope 3 emissions of 131,846 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.13% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.87% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions increased by 24.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Silicon Laboratories disclose?
In 2023, Silicon Laboratories 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 Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 120,261 tCO₂e (91.21%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 3,443 tCO₂e (2.61%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 3,173 tCO₂e (2.41%)
Silicon Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Silicon Laboratories’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Silicon Laboratories reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 39 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 782 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.05 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 2023, Silicon Laboratories reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.99 , 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 2023, Silicon Laboratories ranked 1 out of 24 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 2023, Silicon Laboratories reported a total carbon footprint of 134,717 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.19% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Silicon Laboratories'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 2.1%. a