Advanced Micro Devices Inc
Advanced Micro Devices's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Advanced Micro Devices has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Advanced Micro Devices's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Advanced Micro Devices amounted to 90,847 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Advanced Micro Devices increased by 9.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Advanced Micro Devices were 10,008 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Advanced Micro Devices reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 212.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 1 emissions increased by 22.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,597 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 80,839 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Advanced Micro Devices reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 61.64%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Advanced Micro Devices 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Advanced Micro Devices use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Advanced Micro Devices's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices reported 21,772,203 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Advanced Micro Devices includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,772,203 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 18.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 81.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Advanced Micro Devices reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,261.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Advanced Micro Devices disclose?
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. b
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 3 emissions were: b
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 17,755,897 tCO₂e (81.55%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,858,477 tCO₂e (17.72%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 90,702 tCO₂e (0.42%)
Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Advanced Micro Devices’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,008 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,678 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Advanced Micro Devices's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Advanced Micro Devices's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.99 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Advanced Micro Devices rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Advanced Micro Devices is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Advanced Micro Devices's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Advanced Micro Devices reported a total carbon footprint of 21,863,050 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.26% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Advanced Micro Devices's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.58% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.37%. a