Amd
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is a leading American semiconductor company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1969, AMD has established itself as a key player in the global technology industry, particularly in the design and manufacturing of microprocessors, graphics processors, and other advanced computing solutions. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, AMD is renowned for its innovative products, including the Ryzen series of CPUs and Radeon graphics cards, which are celebrated for their performance and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of its Zen architecture, which has redefined performance benchmarks in the computing sector. As a formidable competitor to industry giants, AMD continues to push the boundaries of technology, earning accolades for its contributions to high-performance computing and gaming.
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Amd's score of 49 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Amd's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,008,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 36,597,000 kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and a significant 21,772,203,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 46,606,000 kg CO2e (market-based). AMD has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target aligns with a science-based approach consistent with a 1.5°C scenario. Notably, AMD achieved a 19% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2022 compared to 2020 levels. The company’s previous targets included a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2020 from a 2014 base year, which they successfully exceeded. AMD's commitment to sustainability is further reflected in their operational strategies, including improving energy efficiency in their products. AMD's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing the sustainability of its operations.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Amd 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.
