Qualcomm Inc
Qualcomm's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Qualcomm 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).
Qualcomm has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | 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 Qualcomm's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Qualcomm amounted to 237,882 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Qualcomm decreased by 10.32%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Qualcomm's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Qualcomm's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Qualcomm were 80,589 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Qualcomm reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Qualcomm's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Qualcomm's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Qualcomm's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Qualcomm reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 157,293 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Qualcomm reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Qualcomm's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have increased by 37.9%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Qualcomm's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Qualcomm 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Qualcomm use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Qualcomm reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Qualcomm's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Qualcomm's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Qualcomm reported 5,070,086 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 2023 disclosure of Qualcomm includes a breakdown across 10 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. a
Qualcomm's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Qualcomm's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Qualcomm reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,070,086 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 79.72% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.28% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Qualcomm reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Qualcomm's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 4,416.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Qualcomm's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.71%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Qualcomm disclose?
In 2023, Qualcomm reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Qualcomm's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Qualcomm's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,796,564 tCO₂e (74.88%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,025,305 tCO₂e (20.22%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 83,228 tCO₂e (1.64%)
Qualcomm's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Qualcomm’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Qualcomm reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 80,589 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 35,821 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Qualcomm's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Qualcomm's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Qualcomm reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.25 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 Qualcomm rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Qualcomm ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Qualcomm is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Qualcomm's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Qualcomm reported a total carbon footprint of 5,307,968 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.29% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Qualcomm's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.96%. a