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Xilinx, a global leader in adaptive computing, is renowned for its pioneering work in programmable logic. Headquartered in the United States, this innovative semiconductor company delivers cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide.
Established in 1985, Xilinx revolutionised the industry by introducing the first commercially viable field-programmable gate array (FPGA). Their portfolio includes advanced FPGAs, adaptive SoCs (ACAPs), and AI engines, offering unparalleled flexibility and performance for diverse applications.
These programmable devices are crucial for accelerating workloads across data centres, embedded systems, automotive, and aerospace sectors. Xilinx’s innovative solutions enable rapid hardware and software customisation, empowering developers to meet complex design challenges with agility.
41
DitchCarbon score
+5 vs industry average
Xilinx’s score of 41 is higher than 57% 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
Very Low
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Xilinx's reported carbon emissions
Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., reported its 2023 market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions as approximately 46.6 million kg CO2e. This includes about 10.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 36.6 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were about 21.8 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2022, Xilinx's market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled roughly 47.9 million kg CO2e, comprising about 8.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 39.7 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were approximately 26.3 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 55.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 6.5 million kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 at approximately 49.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2021 were approximately 12.8 billion kg CO2e.
Xilinx has set near-term absolute reduction targets for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company aims for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions between 2020 and 2030. Additionally, Xilinx has an intensity target to reduce CO2 emissions per employee by 25% over ten years, from 2016 to 2025, using a 2015 baseline. All emissions data for Xilinx, Inc. is reported directly by Xilinx, Inc.
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Xilinx’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.2020 targetSee details
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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