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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Intel's score of 57 is higher than 96% 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 2023, Intel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,095,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 99% of the total. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 845,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 47,800,000 kg CO2e (market-based). 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. These initiatives reflect Intel's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the semiconductor industry. The company's emissions data shows a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with Scope 3 emissions consistently representing the largest share. For instance, in 2022, Intel's total emissions were approximately 22,791,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again dominating the total. Overall, Intel's climate strategy focuses on significant reductions in its operational emissions while addressing the broader impacts of its supply chain and product lifecycle.
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| 2006 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 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
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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.
