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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.
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.
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Dell's score of 98 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Dell Technologies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,863,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 38,827,920 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 133,632,460 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 11,473,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include categories such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. The company's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined were about 172,400,000 kg CO2e. Dell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, with a baseline year of 2020. Additionally, Dell aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 45% and from the use of sold products by 30% by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated Dell's near-term and long-term goals, including a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. Dell's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology sector.
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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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Dell 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.