Dell
Dell Technologies Inc., commonly known as Dell, is a leading American multinational technology company headquartered in Round Rock, Texas. Founded in 1984 by Michael Dell, the company has established itself as a key player in the information technology industry, specialising in computer hardware, software, and services. Dell's core offerings include personal computers, servers, storage solutions, and networking equipment, distinguished by their innovative design and customisation options. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first to sell PCs directly to consumers, which revolutionised the market. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Dell holds a prominent position in the global market, consistently recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Its dedication to sustainability and technological advancement further solidifies its reputation as a trusted leader in the tech industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Dell'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.
Industry Benchmark
Dell's score of 69 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dell's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dell Technologies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 49,385,000 kg CO2e, with 626,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 445,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2051. Dell has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2031 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 45% and from the use of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Dell plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2051. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Dell's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 2 | 385,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Dell 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.
