- Global pandemics
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- Talent attraction and retention
- Regulatory challenges related to climate change or responsible sourcing
- Extreme weather events
Micron Technology, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Micron Technology, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.7M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.1M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.8M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
3% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
56.1M m3/year
2023
Waste
195.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
11.4M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.7M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.1M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 7.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 7.4M MTCO2e |
| 2020-09-03 to 2021-09-02 | 7.4M tCO2e/year (2021) |
| 2019-08-30 to 2020-09-03 | 7.1M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased scope 1 emissions by 11% in 2023 (relative to 2020 baseline)
- Achieved 66% water reuse, recycling and restoration in 2023 (up from 50% in 2020)
- Achieved 94% waste reuse, recycling and recovery rate in 2023
- Maintained 100% renewable electricity in Malaysia
- Secured three new contracts sufficient to cover estimated electricity needs in the U.S. by the end of 2025
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity for operations in mainland China through the purchase of green electricity certificates (GECs)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. by the end of 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 42% absolute reduction in scope 1 emissions by 2030 from the 2020 baseline
- 75% water conservation through reuse, recycling and restoration in 2030
- 95% waste reuse, recycling and recovery, and zero hazardous waste to landfill in 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeEnergy consumptionHuman rightsResponsible sourcingWorkforce health, safety and wellbeingDiversity, equality and inclusionTeam member development and engagementData protection and privacyWater