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Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, Qualcomm has established itself as a pioneer in wireless technology, particularly in the development of 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. With major operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company focuses on mobile communications, automotive technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Qualcomm's core products include chipsets, software, and services that power smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices. Its Snapdragon processors are renowned for their performance and efficiency, setting industry standards. As a key player in the mobile industry, Qualcomm holds a significant market position, consistently driving innovation and contributing to advancements in wireless communication. Notable achievements include its pivotal role in the rollout of 5G technology, which has transformed connectivity worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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90

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Qualcomm's score of 90 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Qualcomm's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Qualcomm reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,070,086,000 kg CO2e, comprising 80,589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 157,293,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 4,507,008,600 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects Qualcomm's extensive operational footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain. Qualcomm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Furthermore, Qualcomm aims for a long-term reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Qualcomm's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating a clear pathway towards significant emissions reductions in the semiconductor sector.

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63,301,000
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Scope 2
50,591,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Qualcomm's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Qualcomm is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Qualcomm is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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