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 significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 144,045,700 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 521,365,600 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 7,532,445,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products, which alone contributed approximately 5,195,707,000 kg CO2e. Western Digital has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 50% per petabyte capacity sold by the same target year. Furthermore, Western Digital is committed to achieving net zero emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2032. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship. The company’s efforts are crucial in addressing the broader challenges of climate change 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 | 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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