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
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Industry Benchmark
Ibm's score of 72 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ibm's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, IBM reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 71000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 150000000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 306000000 kg CO2e (location-based) for Scope 2, and 117000000 kg CO2e from business travel, 15000000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 297000000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products, 13000000 kg CO2e from upstream leased assets, and 143000000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services under Scope 3. IBM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This includes a target to reduce its operational GHG emissions by 65% by 2025, using 2010 as the base year, adjusted for acquisitions and divestitures. Specifically, IBM plans to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 and aims for residual emissions of no more than 350000 metric tons CO2e by 2030. These commitments reflect IBM's ongoing efforts to prioritise energy conservation and the use of renewable electricity, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that IBM's emissions and targets are independently assessed.
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| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 141,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 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
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Ibm 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.
