Nvidia
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 automotive technology. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the GeForce series of GPUs and the Tesla line for high-performance computing. Nvidia's unique architecture and advanced AI capabilities set its offerings apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Nvidia has achieved significant milestones, including its role in the rise of AI and deep learning technologies. Today, it stands as a market leader, consistently pushing the boundaries of visual computing and artificial intelligence.
DitchCarbon Score
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
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Industry Benchmark
Nvidia's score of 48 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nvidia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nvidia reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3.5 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 12.3 million tonnes from Scope 1, 60.7 million tonnes from Scope 2, and about 3.5 billion tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use, represent a significant portion of their overall carbon footprint. Nvidia has made notable strides in reducing its emissions over the years. For instance, from 2020 to 2023, the company has focused on improving energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources, which has contributed to a reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity. In 2020, Nvidia's Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 68.8 million tonnes CO2e, which has decreased to about 73 million tonnes in 2023, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices. The company has not publicly set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but has received various scores from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), indicating a commitment to transparency and climate action. Nvidia's climate commitments include a focus on reducing emissions across its supply chain and improving operational efficiencies, aligning with industry standards for corporate sustainability. Overall, Nvidia's emissions data and climate commitments illustrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear emphasis on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability across its operations.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Nvidia is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
