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Xilinx

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.

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29

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Xilinx's score of 29 is higher than 84% 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

In 2019, Xilinx reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,120,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 25,330,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This indicates a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no data is available for Scope 3 emissions. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, which may reflect a broader industry trend towards improving sustainability practices. Xilinx's emissions intensity was reported at about 1,612 kg CO2e per million USD in revenue for 2019, showcasing their operational efficiency in relation to greenhouse gas emissions. The company has not disclosed any significant reduction targets or achievements, indicating potential areas for future improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, while Xilinx has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action and commitment to sustainability in the semiconductor industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Xilinx's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. This request for Xilinx is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Xilinx is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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