ARM
ARM, officially known as ARM Holdings, is a leading player in the semiconductor and software design industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1990, ARM has established itself as a pivotal force in the development of microprocessor technology, particularly in mobile and embedded systems. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the widespread adoption of its ARM architecture in smartphones and IoT devices. ARM's core offerings include energy-efficient processors and system-on-chip (SoC) designs, which are renowned for their performance and low power consumption. This unique combination has positioned ARM as a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking to optimise device efficiency. Notably, ARM's technology powers billions of devices globally, solidifying its status as a market leader in the semiconductor sector.
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ARM's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, ARM Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 101,723,440 kg CO2e. This figure includes 841,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 15,680,230 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and a significant 100,881,810 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services (82,066,720 kg CO2e) and business travel (9,325,490 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, ARM's total emissions were about 58,803,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 855,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 13,941,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 57,948,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024. ARM has not set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company is a current subsidiary of ARM Holdings plc, with emissions data cascaded from this parent organisation. Additionally, ARM's climate performance is influenced by initiatives from its corporate family, including data sourced from SoftBank Group Corp. at the third cascade level. Overall, ARM's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which dominate their carbon footprint, underscoring the need for comprehensive strategies to address these indirect emissions in future sustainability efforts.
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| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 419,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,360,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - | 00 |
| Scope 3 | 5,878,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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.
ARM 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.
