Broadcom
Broadcom Inc., a leading global technology company headquartered in the United States, is renowned for its extensive portfolio in the semiconductor and infrastructure software sectors. Founded in 1961, Broadcom has achieved significant milestones, including its strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position across various industries. With major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Broadcom excels in delivering innovative solutions in networking, broadband, enterprise storage, and wireless communications. Its core products, such as advanced semiconductor devices and software solutions, are distinguished by their performance and reliability, catering to a diverse clientele from telecommunications to data centres. As a key player in the technology landscape, Broadcom consistently ranks among the top semiconductor companies globally, recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Broadcom's score of 21 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Broadcom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Broadcom reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,448,250 kg CO2e, comprising 58,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 140,005,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,847,962,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a substantial portion of their overall carbon footprint, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by purchased goods and services. Broadcom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030, using a fiscal 2021 baseline. This target reflects the company's recognition of its responsibility in addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for emissions reduction. In recent years, Broadcom's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from 127,799,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 58,764,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 188,397,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 140,005,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices within the semiconductor sector, contributing to broader climate action efforts.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,499,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,680,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,809,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Broadcom is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
