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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Amd's score of 49 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 2023, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,008,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 36,597,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a staggering 21,772,203,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects AMD's global operations, with significant contributions from business travel (about 13,985,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 17,755,897,000 kg CO2e). AMD has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for 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 scenario. Notably, AMD achieved a 19% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 to 2022, demonstrating progress towards its goals. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. AMD's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its focus on improving energy efficiency in its products, aiming for a 2500% increase in compute performance per watt by 2020 from a 2014 baseline.
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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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Amd's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Amd's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 17% last year and increased significantly 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 "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 82% 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.
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