Ibm
IBM, or International Business Machines Corporation, is a leading technology and consulting company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1911, IBM has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the development of the first mainframe computer and pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence with Watson. Operating globally, IBM focuses on various sectors, including cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on hybrid cloud solutions through its acquisition of Red Hat. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, which are designed to enhance business efficiency and drive digital transformation. With a robust market position, IBM consistently ranks among the top technology firms, recognised for its commitment to research and development, holding numerous patents and accolades in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ibm'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 Computer Services 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
Ibm's score of 44 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ibm's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, IBM reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 431,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 71,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 150,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 210,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2025, using 2010 as the base year, adjusted for acquisitions and divestitures. Furthermore, IBM aims to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 across all scopes. Over the years, IBM has made significant strides in emissions reduction. For instance, in 2010, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,174,000,000 kg CO2e. By 2020, this figure had decreased to approximately 570,000,000 kg CO2e, demonstrating a clear downward trend. The company has also established goals for renewable electricity usage and has committed to ongoing reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. IBM's climate commitments are underscored by their participation in the Climate Pledge, which they signed in February 2021, reinforcing their dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 141,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,034,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
Ibm is committed to some 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.
