Ibm
IBM, or International Business Machines Corporation, is a leading technology and consulting company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1911, IBM has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the development of the first mainframe computer and pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence with Watson. Operating globally, IBM focuses on various sectors, including cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on hybrid cloud solutions through its acquisition of Red Hat. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, which are designed to enhance business efficiency and drive digital transformation. With a robust market position, IBM consistently ranks among the top technology firms, recognised for its commitment to research and development, holding numerous patents and accolades in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ibm'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 Services 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
Ibm's score of 68 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ibm's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, IBM reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 710,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 150,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its GHG emissions by 65% by 2025, using 2010 as the baseline, adjusted for acquisitions and divestitures. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. IBM is committed to achieving net-zero operational GHG emissions by 2030, aiming for residual emissions of no more than 350,000 metric tons CO2e. This commitment includes prioritising energy conservation and increasing the use of renewable electricity. The company has also pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by IBM. The company continues to align its climate strategies with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 141,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,034,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
Ibm 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.
