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 54 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Intel's total greenhouse gas emissions amounted to approximately 26.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising 1.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 97 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 25.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 10% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. Furthermore, Intel has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations by 2040, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Intel's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and the company independently reports its performance. The commitment to net-zero emissions reflects a significant long-term strategy to address climate change and enhance sustainability within its operations.
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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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000 | 000 | 00 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 31% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Intel has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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