Amd Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Amd's score of 48 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Amd's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 40,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 34,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2023, AMD's emissions in the US included 6,117,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 19,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with a 1.5°C climate scenario. AMD has made significant progress, achieving a 19% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2022. The company previously committed to a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2020 from a 2014 base year, which it has exceeded. AMD's climate commitments reflect its dedication to sustainability within the semiconductor industry, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Amd's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Amd's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Amd'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.
Amd has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
