Intel
Intel Corporation, commonly referred to as Intel, is a leading American multinational corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1968, Intel has been at the forefront of the semiconductor industry, pioneering innovations in microprocessors and integrated circuits. The company operates extensively across the globe, with significant facilities in regions such as Europe and Asia. Intel's core products include microprocessors, chipsets, and memory modules, which are integral to personal computers, servers, and various electronic devices. Renowned for its commitment to performance and efficiency, Intel has consistently set industry standards, notably with its x86 architecture. As a market leader, Intel has achieved numerous milestones, including the development of the first commercially successful microprocessor, the Intel 4004, and continues to shape the future of technology through advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Intel's score of 56 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Intel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Intel reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,050,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 97,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 25,059,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 1,205,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects Intel's ongoing commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Intel has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims for a 10% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. Additionally, Intel has committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040. These commitments are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability across its operations. The company has made notable progress in its emissions reduction initiatives, with a focus on both immediate and long-term goals. The near-term target of a 10% reduction is on track, while the long-term net-zero goal is a significant step towards addressing climate change. Intel's emissions data and climate commitments are not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures and targets are directly attributable to Intel Corporation. This commitment to sustainability positions Intel as a leader in the technology sector's response to climate change.
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| 2006 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Intel 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.
