International Business Machines Corp
International Business Machines's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, International Business Machines 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).
International Business Machines has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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 International Business Machines's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of International Business Machines amounted to 377,000 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 International Business Machines decreased by 7.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
International Business Machines's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are International Business Machines's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of International Business Machines were 71,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has International Business Machines reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, International Business Machines's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 32.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), International Business Machines's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are International Business Machines's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, International Business Machines reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 150,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 306,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has International Business Machines reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, International Business Machines's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 72.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), International Business Machines's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that International Business Machines 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does International Business Machines use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, International Business Machines reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
International Business Machines's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into International Business Machines's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, International Business Machines reported 585,000 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 International Business Machines includes a breakdown across 5 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.
International Business Machines's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are International Business Machines's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, International Business Machines reported total Scope 3 emissions of 585,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 49.23% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 50.77% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has International Business Machines reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, International Business Machines's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 56.56%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), International Business Machines's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that International Business Machines 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does International Business Machines disclose?
In 2023, International Business Machines reported emissions for 5 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 International Business Machines's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to International Business Machines's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 297,000 tCOâ‚‚e (50.77%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 143,000 tCOâ‚‚e (24.44%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 117,000 tCOâ‚‚e (20%)
International Business Machines's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into International Business Machines's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, International Business Machines reported a total carbon footprint of 962,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.22% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to International Business Machines's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 60.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 31.81%.