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Dell

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

95

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Dell's score of 95 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dell's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Dell Technologies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,360,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based) and 38,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including about 11,473,600,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 773,400,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. Dell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a baseline year of 2020. Additionally, the company targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, Dell plans to reduce emissions from purchased goods and services by 45% and from the use of sold products by 30% by 2031. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Dell's commitment to sustainability and its role in mitigating climate change. The company is on track to meet its near-term goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dell's primary industry is Office machinery and computers (30), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dell is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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