Broadcom Inc
Broadcom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Broadcom's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Broadcom amounted to 244,825 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Broadcom decreased by 12.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Broadcom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Broadcom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Broadcom were 58,764 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Broadcom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Broadcom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 47.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Broadcom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 39.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Broadcom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Broadcom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 140,005 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 186,061 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Broadcom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Broadcom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 45.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Broadcom's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Broadcom 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Broadcom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Broadcom reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Broadcom reported 1,847,962 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Broadcom includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Broadcom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Broadcom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Broadcom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,847,962 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Broadcom's Scope 3 emissions increased by 6,699.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Broadcom disclose?
In 2023, Broadcom reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Broadcom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Broadcom's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,678,073 tCOâ‚‚e (90.81%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 95,283 tCOâ‚‚e (5.16%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 42,882 tCOâ‚‚e (2.32%)
Broadcom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Broadcom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Broadcom reported a total carbon footprint of 2,092,787 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 584.77% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Broadcom's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.3% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.89%.