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Xilinx

Xilinx, Inc., a leader in adaptive computing, is headquartered in San Jose, California, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1984, Xilinx pioneered the field of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and has since expanded its portfolio to include system-on-chip (SoC) solutions and adaptive compute acceleration platforms. The company is renowned for its innovative products, such as the Versal ACAP and Zynq SoC families, which offer unparalleled flexibility and performance for a variety of applications, including data centres, automotive, and telecommunications. Xilinx's commitment to advancing technology has positioned it as a key player in the semiconductor industry, with notable achievements in driving the adoption of adaptive computing solutions across diverse markets.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Xilinx's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Xilinx's score of 16 is lower than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Xilinx's reported carbon emissions

As of 2019, Xilinx reported carbon emissions totalling approximately 25.3 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and about 1.6 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions. This data indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 1.63 million tonnes CO2e in previous years, while Scope 2 emissions have shown a gradual decrease from 25.67 million tonnes CO2e in 2014. Xilinx has demonstrated a commitment to addressing climate change through various initiatives, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed. The company has received a score of "C" in its CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) assessments for multiple years, indicating a moderate level of transparency and action regarding its climate impact. Overall, Xilinx's emissions data reflects a consistent approach to managing its carbon footprint, with ongoing efforts to reduce emissions across its operations.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Xilinx's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is 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. Xilinx is headquartered in US, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Xilinx 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.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
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