Altera Corp. Sustainability Profile
Altera Corporation, commonly referred to as Altera, is a leading provider of programmable logic devices and solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the fields of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs). With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Altera has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Intel in 2015, which enhanced its market position. The company’s core offerings, such as its innovative FPGA technology, are distinguished by their flexibility and performance, catering to diverse applications in telecommunications, automotive, and industrial sectors. Altera's commitment to advancing programmable solutions has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Altera Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Intel Corporation, which influences its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Altera Corp. has not established its own reduction targets or initiatives, it inherits significant climate commitments from its parent company, Intel Corporation. Intel has set ambitious goals to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, which include targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in various climate initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and RE100. As a subsidiary, Altera Corp. benefits from Intel's comprehensive sustainability strategies, which aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations by 2040. This commitment encompasses all three scopes of emissions, with a focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions directly associated with its operations, as well as addressing Scope 3 emissions through supply chain engagement. In summary, while Altera Corp. does not currently report its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is aligned with the climate commitments and initiatives of its parent company, Intel Corporation, which plays a crucial role in shaping its environmental strategy.
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| 2006 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Altera Corp.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 31% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Altera Corp.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Altera Corp. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
