Western Digital
Western Digital Corporation, commonly referred to as WD, is a leading American data storage company headquartered in San Jose, California. Founded in 1970, Western Digital has established itself as a key player in the data storage industry, specialising in hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and data centre solutions. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative storage technologies that cater to both consumer and enterprise markets. Western Digital's core products, such as the WD Blue and WD Black series, are renowned for their reliability and performance, making them a preferred choice for users seeking high-quality storage solutions. As a market leader, Western Digital continues to push the boundaries of data storage, consistently delivering cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Western Digital's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Western Digital's score of 66 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Western Digital's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Western Digital reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 8,733,800,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 139,982,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 683,977,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 7,339,838,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily arise from the use of sold products. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Western Digital is targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per petabyte capacity sold by FY2030, also relative to the FY2020 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Western Digital's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change, with a focus on both operational emissions and the broader impact of its products.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 44,643,400 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,000,814,100 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 27,680,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Western Digital 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.
