Dell
Dell Technologies Inc., commonly known as Dell, is a leading American multinational technology company headquartered in Round Rock, Texas. Founded in 1984 by Michael Dell, the company has established itself as a key player in the information technology industry, specialising in computer hardware, software, and services. Dell's core offerings include personal computers, servers, storage solutions, and networking equipment, distinguished by their innovative design and customisation options. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first to sell PCs directly to consumers, which revolutionised the market. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Dell holds a prominent position in the global market, consistently recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Its dedication to sustainability and technological advancement further solidifies its reputation as a trusted leader in the tech industry.
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Dell's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Dell Technologies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 17,240,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 38,828,920 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 133,632,460 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 11,473,600,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 18,238,800,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Dell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a baseline year of 2020. Additionally, Dell targets a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and a 30% reduction from the use of sold products, both by 2030. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Dell's commitment to sustainability and its role in addressing climate change. The company is on track to meet its near-term goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 7,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 2 | 385,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Dell 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.
