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 36 is higher than 91% 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. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 845,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 47,800,000 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching about 22,200,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from capital goods, business travel, employee commute, and fuel and energy-related activities. In 2022, Intel's total emissions were approximately 22,791,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,190,900,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 347,600,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 22,791,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Intel has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint through various operational improvements and efficiency measures. As a leading technology firm headquartered in the US, Intel's commitment to addressing climate change remains a critical aspect of its corporate responsibility strategy.
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| 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 not committed to any 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.
