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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated 6 months ago

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

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Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading player in the semiconductor industry, specialising in wireless technology. Headquartered in the United States, the company has a significant presence in various global markets, focusing on the development of advanced networking and connectivity solutions. Founded in 1998, Qualcomm Atheros has achieved numerous milestones, including the integration of cutting-edge Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies into a wide range of devices. The company’s core products include high-performance chipsets and software solutions that enable seamless connectivity for smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices. What sets Qualcomm Atheros apart is its commitment to innovation, particularly in enhancing wireless performance and energy efficiency. With a strong market position, Qualcomm Atheros continues to be recognised for its contributions to the evolution of wireless communication, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.

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87

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.'s score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from QUALCOMM Incorporated

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, which cascades its climate commitments and initiatives down to its subsidiaries. Qualcomm Incorporated has set various climate-related targets and initiatives, including those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These commitments aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, although specific reduction targets for Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. have not been detailed. As part of its corporate family, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. benefits from the overarching climate strategies of Qualcomm Incorporated, which include commitments to renewable energy and sustainability practices. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets for Qualcomm Atheros, the focus remains on the broader initiatives set by its parent company.

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50,591,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.'s primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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