In addition to these new long-term commitments, Micron has also set new shorter-term, time-bound targets. By 2030, Micron aims to reduce scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions across its own operations by 42% against its 2020 baseline. Through this combination of shorter-term targets and long-term commitments, Micron seeks to align its goals to the objective of international agreements on climate change to limit global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees C.
The company also focuses on procuring renewable energy globally to support its net-zero objective and continues to target 100% renewable energy in the
“We know the well-being of our communities and team members, as well as the strength of our business, depends on the actions and investments we make to address our environmental footprint. That’s why sustainability is embedded across the entire spectrum of Micron’s business, from our operations and manufacturing sites across 17 countries, to our finance strategy, product development and supply chain management,” said
Micron takes a multifaceted approach toward meeting its net-zero operational commitments. This includes investing in advanced abatement systems, prioritizing use of gases with lower global warming potential, sourcing energy-efficient equipment, and purchasing renewable instead of fossil fuel-generated energy.
Micron plans to spend
Micron will continue to be transparent about its progress towards these goals with regular updates to stakeholders in its annual sustainability report and other outlets. For more information, visit http://www.micron.com/sustainability.
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