Ingram Micro Inc., a leading global technology and supply chain services provider, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1979, the company has established itself as a key player in the IT distribution industry, offering a diverse range of products and services, including cloud solutions, logistics, and supply chain management. Ingram Micro's unique approach to technology distribution, combined with its extensive partner ecosystem, enables businesses to optimise their operations and drive innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised as a top distributor in the IT sector, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to excellence. With a focus on empowering partners and customers alike, Ingram Micro continues to shape the future of technology distribution.
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Ingram Micro's latest carbon emissions data for 2023 indicates total emissions of approximately 55,029,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 9,519,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 12,919,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of about 33,591,637,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the use of sold products, which alone accounts for approximately 45,310,185,000 kg CO2e. Ingram Micro has made notable commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, it has set a target for 90% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2028, and 63% of its customers, by revenue, to do the same. The company has also committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 for its U.K. operations as part of the Techies Go Green movement, which focuses on enhancing energy efficiency within the tech sector. Ingram Micro has previously reported a 9% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 to 2021, equating to a decrease of about 6,255,000 kg CO2e. Overall, Ingram Micro's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,378,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 76,119,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Ingram's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 65% last year and decreased by approximately 65% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 135% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Ingram has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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