Xilinx Sustainability Profile
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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Xilinx's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Xilinx, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,120,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 25,330,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 41,450,000 kg CO2e. This data is cascaded from its parent company, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), reflecting the emissions associated with its operations. Xilinx has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As a current subsidiary of Xilinx, the emissions data and climate commitments are influenced by AMD's broader sustainability goals, although specific targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) have not been reported. Overall, Xilinx's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action within the semiconductor industry.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,621,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,673,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Xilinx's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Xilinx has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
