Broadcom Inc
Broadcom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Broadcom 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).
Broadcom has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 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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Market-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 |
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 Broadcom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Broadcom amounted to 301,030 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Broadcom increased by 22.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Broadcom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Broadcom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Broadcom were 53,649 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Broadcom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Broadcom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 52.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Broadcom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.7%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Broadcom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Broadcom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 166,752 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 247,381 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Broadcom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Broadcom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 93.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Broadcom's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 32.96% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Broadcom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Broadcom reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Broadcom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Broadcom's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Broadcom reported 2,410,880 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 2024 disclosure of Broadcom includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Broadcom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Broadcom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Broadcom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,410,880 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Broadcom's Scope 3 emissions increased by 30.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Broadcom disclose?
In 2024, Broadcom reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Broadcom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Broadcom's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,181,575 tCO₂e (90.48%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 50,346 tCO₂e (2.09%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 49,232 tCO₂e (2.04%)
Broadcom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Broadcom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Broadcom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,649 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 51,576 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Broadcom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Broadcom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Broadcom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.04 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 Broadcom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Broadcom ranked 9 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Broadcom is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Broadcom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Broadcom reported a total carbon footprint of 2,711,910 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 29.58% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Broadcom's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.12%. a