Nvidia
Nvidia Corporation, commonly referred to as Nvidia, is a leading American technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1993, Nvidia has established itself as a pioneer in the graphics processing unit (GPU) industry, primarily serving sectors such as gaming, professional visualisation, data centre, and artificial intelligence (AI). The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the GeForce series of GPUs, which are celebrated for their exceptional performance in gaming and creative applications. Nvidia's advancements in AI and deep learning technologies have positioned it at the forefront of the tech industry, making significant contributions to autonomous vehicles and high-performance computing. With a strong market presence and a commitment to research and development, Nvidia continues to shape the future of visual computing and AI solutions globally.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nvidia's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nvidia's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nvidia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nvidia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,514,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 12,346,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 60,671,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 3,514,000,000 kg CO2e. In the US, Nvidia's emissions for the same year were not specified in the data provided. However, in 2020, the company reported total emissions of approximately 484,666,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,817,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 65,936,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 415,913,000 kg CO2e. Nvidia has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives in the provided data. However, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and improving sustainability practices across its operations. The absence of detailed reduction targets suggests that while Nvidia is aware of its emissions, it may still be in the process of formalising its climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,339,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,355,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Nvidia is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
