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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In 2025, Nvidia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,925,529,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 12,952,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 228,378,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 6,912,577,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reliance on upstream activities, particularly in purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 6,036,105,000 kg CO2e. Nvidia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2023 baseline. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Nvidia plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its offices and data centres by the end of FY2025, which is expected to further reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In previous years, Nvidia's emissions were also significant, with 2024 emissions reported at approximately 3,691,911,000 kg CO2e and 2023 at about 3,588,024,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through these reduction targets and initiatives, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the semiconductor industry.
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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 | - | 
| 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 | 
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.
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.
