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Western Digital Corporation, commonly referred to as WD, is a leading player in the computer and related services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a pioneer in data storage solutions, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Specialising in hard drives, solid-state drives, and data centre solutions, Western Digital is renowned for its innovative technology and reliability. The company’s commitment to quality and performance has positioned it as a trusted brand among consumers and enterprises alike. Notable achievements include advancements in storage capacity and speed, solidifying its market position as a top provider in the data storage sector. With a focus on meeting the evolving needs of digital data management, Western Digital continues to shape the future of storage technology.
+47 vs industry average
Western Digital’s score of 85 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Western Digital, a US-headquartered company in the Computer and related services industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7.76 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This figure comprises about 107.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 250.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 7.39 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total carbon emissions were approximately 8.19 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 144 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 521.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 7.53 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Western Digital's total emissions were approximately 8.16 billion kg CO2e, consisting of about 140 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 684 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and roughly 7.34 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Western Digital has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by fiscal year 2030, using a fiscal year 2020 base year. Additionally, the company commits to 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 base year. Western Digital also aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions in its operations by 2032.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
Western Digital commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 1
Western Digital commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
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50% reduction in scope 3 total
Western Digital also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products 50% per petabyte capacity sold by FY2030 from a FY202…
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