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 2024, Nvidia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,647,478,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 3,637,478,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 14,390,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 40,555,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Nvidia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% between FY2019 and FY2025, aligning with a 1.5-degree Celsius warming scenario. Additionally, the company plans to achieve and maintain 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 accordance with climate science standards. In 2023, Nvidia's emissions were approximately 3,514,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again being the largest contributor at about 3,514,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 12,346,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 60,671,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Overall, Nvidia's commitment to sustainability and emission reduction reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change while continuing to grow its business.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,339,000 | 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 | 48,355,000 | 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 | 114,510,000 | 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 |
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Nvidia is not participating in any 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.