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.
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Globalfoundries's score of 60 is higher than 96% 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 2024, Globalfoundries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,276,921,000 kg CO2e, comprising 989,127,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 644,587,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (398,621,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (18,955,000 kg CO2e). The company 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 42% from 2021 to 2030. This commitment reflects a significant acceleration from an earlier target of 25% reduction from 2020 to 2030, even as Globalfoundries plans to expand its manufacturing capacity. In 2023, Globalfoundries' total emissions were reported at approximately 1,779,986,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 957,489,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 822,497,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact and commitments. Overall, Globalfoundries is actively working towards substantial reductions in its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 397,834,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Globalfoundries 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.
