Western Digital
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 various 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 Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from the use of sold products, accounting for about 5,195,707,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Western Digital 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. In a long-term commitment, Western Digital aims for net-zero emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2032. This commitment aligns with their participation in the First Movers Coalition, where they plan to utilise at least 10% net-zero fuels for ocean shipping by 2030. Overall, Western Digital's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in 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 | 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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