Western Digital Sustainability Profile
Western Digital Corporation, commonly referred to as WD, is a leading American data storage company headquartered in San Jose, California. Founded in 1970, Western Digital has established itself as a key player in the data storage industry, specialising in hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and data centre solutions. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative storage technologies that cater to both consumer and enterprise markets. Western Digital's core products, such as the WD Blue and WD Black series, are renowned for their reliability and performance, making them a preferred choice for users seeking high-quality storage solutions. As a market leader, Western Digital continues to push the boundaries of data storage, consistently delivering cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.
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Western Digital's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Western Digital reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 144,045,700 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 521,365,600 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 7,532,445,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw similar figures with total emissions of about 7,339,838,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside 139,982,300 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 683,977,100 kg CO2e (Scope 2). Western Digital has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. This target encompasses 100% of their global Scope 1 and 2 footprint, with no exclusions. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 50% per petabyte capacity sold by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Western Digital's long-term vision includes achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2032. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the technology hardware sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 46,269,280 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,107,529,260 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Western Digital's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Western Digital's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Western Digital'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.
Western Digital 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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