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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Intel's score of 56 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Intel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Intel's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 25,059,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,105,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 97,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 25,059,000,000 kg CO2e, were classified under Scope 3, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (7,730,000,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (2,880,000,000 kg CO2e). Intel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 10% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040. This commitment reflects Intel's long-term strategy to mitigate its environmental impact and aligns with industry standards for climate action. In 2023, Intel reported total emissions of approximately 23,095,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 845,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 47,800,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a proactive approach to reducing emissions, with Intel on track to meet its near-term reduction targets. Overall, Intel's climate commitments and emissions data underscore its dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, positioning the company as a leader in the technology sector's transition to a low-carbon economy.
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| 2006 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 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 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.
