Broadcom
Broadcom Inc., a leading global technology company headquartered in the United States, is renowned for its extensive portfolio in the semiconductor and infrastructure software sectors. Founded in 1961, Broadcom has achieved significant milestones, including its strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position across various industries. With major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Broadcom excels in delivering innovative solutions in networking, broadband, enterprise storage, and wireless communications. Its core products, such as advanced semiconductor devices and software solutions, are distinguished by their performance and reliability, catering to a diverse clientele from telecommunications to data centres. As a key player in the technology landscape, Broadcom consistently ranks among the top semiconductor companies globally, recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation.
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Broadcom's score of 56 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Broadcom's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Broadcom Inc., headquartered in the United States, reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 2,410,880,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 53,649,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 166,752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 2,410,880,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (2,181,575,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (49,232,000 kg CO2e). Broadcom has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 38% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. This commitment reflects the company's recognition of its role in combating climate change and demonstrates its proactive approach to sustainability. As of the latest reports, Broadcom is on track to meet this reduction target. The company has also disclosed emissions data for previous years, showing a trend in emissions management. For instance, in 2023, Broadcom's total emissions were approximately 1,847,962,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 58,764,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 140,005,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a focus on transparency and accountability in its environmental impact reporting. Broadcom's climate commitments are aligned with industry standards, and the company has not yet set a net-zero target. However, it remains committed to significant emissions reductions in the near term, reflecting a growing trend among corporations in the semiconductor sector to address climate change proactively.
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| 2011 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,499,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,680,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,809,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Broadcom 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.
