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
How does Globalfoundries'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Globalfoundries's score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Globalfoundries's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Globalfoundries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,276,921,000 kg CO2e, comprising 989,127,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 644,587,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,643,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (398,621,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (18,955,000 kg CO2e). Globalfoundries has set ambitious climate commitments under its "Journey to Zero Carbon" initiative, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 2020 to 2030, despite plans for significant expansion in manufacturing capacity. In April 2025, this commitment was accelerated to a 42% reduction target for the same scopes, now set from 2021 to 2030. The company has demonstrated progress in its emissions reduction efforts, having achieved a 4% decrease in total GHG emissions in 2016 relative to a baseline, with a 7% reduction in direct (Scope 1) emissions during that period. Globalfoundries is committed to aligning its operations with climate science, as evidenced by its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where it is classified as "Committed" to near-term targets. Overall, Globalfoundries is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while expanding its operations, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability in the semiconductor industry.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 397,834,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 242,307,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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 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.
