Intel Corp
Intel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Intel 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).
Intel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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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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 Intel's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Intel amounted to 3,975,000 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 Intel decreased by 11.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Intel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Intel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Intel were 845,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Intel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Intel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Intel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 29.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Intel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Intel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 47,800 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 3,130,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Intel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Intel's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Intel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Intel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Intel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Intel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Intel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Intel reported 23,304,000 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 Intel includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Intel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Intel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Intel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,304,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 38.69% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 61.31% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Intel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Intel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Intel disclose?
In 2023, Intel reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Intel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Intel's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 14,040,000 tCOâ‚‚e (60.79%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,800,000 tCOâ‚‚e (25.11%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,500,000 tCOâ‚‚e (10.82%)
Intel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Intel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Intel reported a total carbon footprint of 27,279,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.61% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Intel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.47%.