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Globalfoundries

GlobalFoundries Inc., a leading semiconductor foundry, is headquartered in the United States and operates major facilities across Europe and Asia. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the global semiconductor industry, focusing on advanced manufacturing processes and technology solutions. Specialising in the production of integrated circuits, GlobalFoundries offers a diverse range of services, including design enablement and manufacturing for various applications, from consumer electronics to automotive systems. Its unique capabilities in 12nm and 14nm process technologies set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to innovation, GlobalFoundries has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major tech firms and a robust portfolio of patents. The company continues to solidify its market position as a trusted provider of semiconductor solutions, driving advancements in technology worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Globalfoundries's score of 42 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Globalfoundries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Globalfoundries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,779,976,000 kg CO2e, comprising 957,489,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 822,497,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 215,000,000 kg CO2e, including significant contributions from purchased goods and services, employee commute, and business travel. Over the years, Globalfoundries has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were approximately 2,506,915,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,304,526,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 755,951,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate commitments. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Globalfoundries is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, which is a crucial step in addressing climate change. The company’s headquarters is located in the US, and it operates globally, reflecting its commitment to transparency in emissions reporting.

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Scope 2
242,307,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Globalfoundries's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is 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. Globalfoundries is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Globalfoundries is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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