NVIDIA Corp
NVIDIA's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, NVIDIA 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).
NVIDIA has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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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.  | 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 NVIDIA's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NVIDIA amounted to 241,330 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 NVIDIA increased by 27.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
NVIDIA's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NVIDIA's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of NVIDIA were 12,952 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has NVIDIA reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NVIDIA's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 384.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), NVIDIA's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are NVIDIA's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, NVIDIA reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 228,378 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has NVIDIA reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NVIDIA's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 250.77%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), NVIDIA's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 28.24% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does NVIDIA use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, NVIDIA reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
NVIDIA's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into NVIDIA's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, NVIDIA reported 6,912,577 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 NVIDIA includes a breakdown across 8 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
NVIDIA's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NVIDIA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, NVIDIA reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,912,577 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Has NVIDIA reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, NVIDIA's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 271.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), NVIDIA's Scope 3 emissions increased by 89.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NVIDIA disclose?
In 2025, NVIDIA reported emissions for 8 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 NVIDIA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to NVIDIA's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,036,105 tCO₂e (87.32%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 570,175 tCO₂e (8.25%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 78,199 tCO₂e (1.13%)
NVIDIA's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into NVIDIA’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, NVIDIA reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,896 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 130,439 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
NVIDIA's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does NVIDIA's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, NVIDIA reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.09 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 NVIDIA rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, NVIDIA ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places NVIDIA among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into NVIDIA's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, NVIDIA reported a total carbon footprint of 7,153,907 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 86.86% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to NVIDIA's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.19%. a