VMware, Inc., a leading player in the virtualisation and cloud computing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, VMware has pioneered innovations in virtualisation technology, enabling businesses to optimise their IT infrastructure. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to enhance operational efficiency. VMware's core offerings include its renowned vSphere platform, cloud management solutions, and network virtualisation products. These services are distinguished by their ability to streamline operations and improve resource utilisation. Recognised for its commitment to innovation, VMware has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the first x86 virtualisation product. Today, it holds a prominent market position, serving thousands of customers globally and consistently earning accolades for its technological advancements.
How does Vmware'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.
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Vmware's score of 48 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, VMware, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 2,427,420 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions amounting to about 400,520 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its operations and supply chain by 2030. VMware's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, VMware LLC, which also adheres to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi targets include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2031 from a 2019 base year, alongside a goal for 75% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2025. The company has made strides in renewable energy sourcing, increasing its annual procurement from 94% in FY2019 to a commitment of 100% by FY2021, which it plans to maintain through to FY2031. VMware's efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the software and services sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,878,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 71,230,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 93,435,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Vmware 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.
