Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, Qualcomm has established itself as a pioneer in wireless technology, particularly in the development of 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. With major operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company focuses on mobile communications, automotive technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Qualcomm's core products include chipsets, software, and services that power smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices. Its Snapdragon processors are renowned for their performance and efficiency, setting industry standards. As a key player in the mobile industry, Qualcomm holds a significant market position, consistently driving innovation and contributing to advancements in wireless communication. Notable achievements include its pivotal role in the rollout of 5G technology, which has transformed connectivity worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Qualcomm's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Qualcomm's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Qualcomm reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 80589,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 157293,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 5070086000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. For the near term, Qualcomm has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Long-term, the company targets a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Qualcomm's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint while continuing to grow its business in the semiconductor sector.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,301,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 50,591,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 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 |
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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.
Qualcomm 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.
