Nvidia Sustainability Profile
Nvidia Corporation, commonly referred to as Nvidia, is a leading American technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1993, Nvidia has established itself as a pioneer in the graphics processing unit (GPU) industry, primarily serving sectors such as gaming, professional visualisation, data centre, and artificial intelligence (AI). The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the GeForce series of GPUs, which are celebrated for their exceptional performance in gaming and creative applications. Nvidia's advancements in AI and deep learning technologies have positioned it at the forefront of the tech industry, making significant contributions to autonomous vehicles and high-performance computing. With a strong market presence and a commitment to research and development, Nvidia continues to shape the future of visual computing and AI solutions globally.
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How does Nvidia's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Semiconductors industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Nvidia's score of 60 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Nvidia's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Nvidia reported total emissions of approximately 7.0 billion kg CO2e, comprising 12,952,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 228,378,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,912,577,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2023 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with a 1.5-degree Celsius warming scenario. Nvidia aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its offices and data centres by the end of FY25, which is expected to significantly contribute to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to a 75% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per PetaFLOP by FY2030. Overall, Nvidia's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with a focus on significant emissions reductions across all scopes, particularly in line with industry standards and climate science.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,520,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,750,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nvidia's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nvidia's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 90% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. 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 87% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Nvidia's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Nvidia 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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