Amd
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is a leading American semiconductor company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1969, AMD has established itself as a key player in the global technology industry, particularly in the design and manufacturing of microprocessors, graphics processors, and other advanced computing solutions. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, AMD is renowned for its innovative products, including the Ryzen series of CPUs and Radeon graphics cards, which are celebrated for their performance and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of its Zen architecture, which has redefined performance benchmarks in the computing sector. As a formidable competitor to industry giants, AMD continues to push the boundaries of technology, earning accolades for its contributions to high-performance computing and gaming.
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Amd's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), headquartered in the United States, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions for Scope 1 were approximately 6,117,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 19,070,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 29,355,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Notably, AMD's global Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 21,772,203,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from the use of sold products (about 17,755,897,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 35,052,000 kg CO2e). AMD has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target aligns with a science-based approach consistent with a 1.5°C scenario. In 2022, AMD achieved a 19% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2020, demonstrating progress towards its goals. The company’s previous targets included a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2020 from a 2014 base year, which it successfully exceeded. AMD's commitment to sustainability is further reflected in its initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions across its supply chain, including specific goals for its suppliers' emissions. Overall, AMD's climate strategy showcases a robust commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing operational efficiency in the semiconductor industry.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Amd is participating in some 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.
