Gigabyte Technology
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd., commonly known as Gigabyte, is a leading Taiwanese manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan (TW). Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a key player in the computer hardware industry, specialising in motherboards, graphics cards, and gaming laptops. Gigabyte is renowned for its innovative products, including the AORUS gaming series, which combines cutting-edge technology with high-performance capabilities. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the top motherboard manufacturers globally, recognised for its commitment to quality and reliability. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Gigabyte continues to push the boundaries of technology, solidifying its market position through notable achievements in gaming and high-performance computing.
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Gigabyte Technology's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gigabyte Technology, headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,801,682,440 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: 832,860 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,606,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 5,780,168,244 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the use of sold products, which accounted for about 4,525,119,430 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Gigabyte's total emissions were approximately 6,625,600,330 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in overall emissions in 2023. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined for 2023 totalled about 27,439,260 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from the previous year's total of 27,911,440 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Gigabyte Technology has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any significant climate commitments or reduction initiatives, which may reflect a broader industry context where many technology firms are increasingly focusing on sustainability but vary in their specific commitments and achievements. Overall, while Gigabyte Technology has made strides in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.
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| 2009 | 2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,957,140 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 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 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Gigabyte Technology 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.
