Dell Technologies Inc
Dell Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Dell Technologies 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).
Dell Technologies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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.  | 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 Dell Technologies's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dell Technologies amounted to 363,300 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dell Technologies decreased by 1.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Dell Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dell Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dell Technologies were 36,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Dell Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dell Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Dell Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Dell Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Dell Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 118,700 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 326,600 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Dell Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dell Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 32.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Dell Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Dell Technologies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Dell Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Dell Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Dell Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Dell Technologies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Dell Technologies reported 32,586,900 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 2025 disclosure of Dell Technologies includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Dell Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dell Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Dell Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,586,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 49% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Dell Technologies reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dell Technologies's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 139.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Dell Technologies's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dell Technologies disclose?
In 2025, Dell Technologies reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Dell Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Dell Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 15,570,600 tCO₂e (49%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 13,169,800 tCO₂e (41.44%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 2,174,700 tCO₂e (6.84%)
Dell Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Dell Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Dell Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,800 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 95,567 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Dell Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Dell Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Dell Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.66, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Dell Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Dell Technologies ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Dell Technologies is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Dell Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Dell Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 32,950,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.91% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Dell Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.99%. a