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.
+12 vs industry average
Intel’s score of 48 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Intel's reported carbon emissions
Intel's carbon emissions for 2024 amounted to approximately 26.77 billion kg CO2e in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.11 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 97 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were the largest contributor, totalling around 25.06 billion kg CO2e. Intel has set significant climate commitments. The company aims for a 10% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030. Furthermore, Intel is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions for its global operations by 2040, encompassing both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. A long-term goal also includes reaching net-zero upstream Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050. Additionally, Intel is working to reduce Scope 3 supply chain emissions by 30% from what they would have been in the absence of action, using a 2021 baseline.
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Intel’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2030
10% reduction in Scope 1
Drive a 10% reduction in our absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2020 to 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
6 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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