Nvidia Corporation, commonly referred to as Nvidia, is a leading American technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1993, Nvidia has established itself as a pioneer in the graphics processing unit (GPU) industry, primarily serving sectors such as gaming, professional visualisation, data centre, and artificial intelligence (AI). The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the GeForce series of GPUs, which are celebrated for their exceptional performance in gaming and creative applications. Nvidia's advancements in AI and deep learning technologies have positioned it at the forefront of the tech industry, making significant contributions to autonomous vehicles and high-performance computing. With a strong market presence and a commitment to research and development, Nvidia continues to shape the future of visual computing and AI solutions globally.
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Nvidia's score of 54 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Nvidia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,514,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 12,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 60,671,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,514,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has made a commitment to achieve and maintain 100% renewable electricity for its offices and data centres by the end of FY25, which is expected to significantly reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions in alignment with climate science standards. Over the years, Nvidia has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2,701,477,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,612,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 78,210,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. Nvidia's long-term strategy focuses on achieving net-zero emissions, particularly through its renewable energy initiatives. The company aims to align its operations with prevalent climate science standards, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability in the tech industry.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,339,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 48,355,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 114,510,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nvidia is not participating in any 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.