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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Intel's score of 34 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Intel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,095,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 845,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from direct operations, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 47,800,000 kg CO2e, related to purchased electricity. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 23,095,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product lifecycle. Intel's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with total emissions reaching about 28,800,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 32,700,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. However, Intel continues to engage in various sustainability efforts aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing energy efficiency across its operations. Overall, Intel's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified.
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2006 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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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.