Xilinx, Inc., a leading player in the semiconductor industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1984, Xilinx pioneered the field of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), establishing itself as a key innovator in adaptive computing solutions. The company’s core offerings include FPGAs, system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices, and software development tools, all designed to provide unparalleled flexibility and performance for a variety of applications, from telecommunications to automotive.
With a strong market position, Xilinx has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its Versal ACAP platform, which integrates AI and machine learning capabilities. This unique approach to programmable logic has solidified Xilinx's reputation as a trusted partner for engineers and developers seeking cutting-edge technology in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
+3 vs industry average
Xilinx’s score of 35 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Xilinx's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Xilinx, Inc., headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28.5 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes 10,008,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 36,597,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 21,772,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Xilinx has established a target to achieve a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions per employee over a ten-year period from 2016 to 2025, with 2015 as the baseline year. Xilinx's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), reflecting the corporate family's commitment to sustainability. The company is actively working towards these reduction targets, although it is currently on track for the near-term goals related to Scope 2 emissions. The focus on reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing commitment to addressing climate change within the semiconductor sector.
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Xilinx’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Our goal is a 50 percent reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2020-2030.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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