Western Digital

Western Digital's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Western Digital, a company in the Computer and related services (72) industry headquartered in the US, has outlined significant commitments to reducing its environmental impact.

Recent Emissions Data

For the fiscal year 2025, Western Digital reported total global emissions of approximately 8.48 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of:

• Scope 1: Approximately 107.9 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 2: Approximately 250.3 million kg CO2e (market-based).
• Scope 3: Approximately 7.39 billion kg CO2e.

In fiscal year 2024, the company's total global emissions were approximately 8.22 billion kg CO2e, with:

• Scope 1: Approximately 144.0 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 2: Approximately 521.4 million kg CO2e (market-based).
• Scope 3: Approximately 7.53 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Targets

Western Digital is actively engaged in setting ambitious climate targets, notably with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approval. The company has committed to:

• Net-Zero Operations: Achieving net-zero emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2032.
• Absolute Emissions Reduction: Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by fiscal year 2030, using a fiscal year 2020 baseline.
• Scope 3 Intensity Reduction: Reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 50% per petabyte capacity sold by fiscal year 2030, also from a fiscal year 2020 baseline.

These targets are recognised as being consistent with the reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C. The company's Scope 1 and 2 reduction targets cover 100% of its global footprint with no exclusions. Recent data indicates progress, with Scope 2 targets being on track for both the two-year and five-year outlook.