Intel
Intel Corporation, commonly referred to as Intel, is a leading American multinational corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1968, Intel has been at the forefront of the semiconductor industry, pioneering innovations in microprocessors and integrated circuits. The company operates extensively across the globe, with significant facilities in regions such as Europe and Asia. Intel's core products include microprocessors, chipsets, and memory modules, which are integral to personal computers, servers, and various electronic devices. Renowned for its commitment to performance and efficiency, Intel has consistently set industry standards, notably with its x86 architecture. As a market leader, Intel has achieved numerous milestones, including the development of the first commercially successful microprocessor, the Intel 4004, and continues to shape the future of technology through advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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
Intel's score of 31 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Intel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Intel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,095,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 845,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 47,800,000 kg CO2e. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to around 23,095,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as capital goods and fuel-related activities. Intel has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint over the years. For instance, in 2017, the company recorded total emissions of about 24,600,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions over the subsequent years. However, specific reduction targets or commitments, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), have not been disclosed. Overall, Intel's climate commitments reflect a focus on managing and reducing its carbon emissions, although detailed reduction initiatives and targets remain unspecified. The company continues to navigate the complexities of emissions across all three scopes, aiming for a more sustainable operational model.
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Add to project| 2006 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Intel 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.
