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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

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72

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ibm's score of 72 is higher than 86% 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 for market-based Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 117000000 kg CO2e from business travel and 297000000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This includes a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 65% by 2025, using 2010 as the baseline, adjusted for acquisitions and divestitures. Additionally, IBM plans to limit its residual emissions to 350000 metric tons CO2e or less by 2030. These initiatives reflect IBM's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
141,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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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
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00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ibm's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very 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. This request for Ibm is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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