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Qualcomm Inc
Qualcomm's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  | 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofQualcomm amounted to384,873metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Qualcommincreased by 61.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Qualcomm's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Qualcomm's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Qualcomm were 84,465 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Qualcomm reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Qualcomm's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 12.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Qualcomm's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Qualcomm's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Qualcomm reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 111,157 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 300,408 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Qualcomm use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Qualcomm reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Qualcomm's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Qualcomm's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Qualcomm reported 3,935,138 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Qualcomm includes a breakdown across 10of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, 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 2024, Qualcomm reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,935,138 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 75.83%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 24.17%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 emissionshave increased by 3,405.63%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Qualcomm's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 22.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Qualcomm disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Qualcomm's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,779,307 tCOâ‚‚e(70.63%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 947,032 tCOâ‚‚e(24.07%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 84,938 tCOâ‚‚e(2.16%)
Qualcomm's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Qualcomm’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Qualcomm reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 84,465 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 38,962 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.17 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Qualcomm reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.17 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.73, 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 2024, Qualcomm ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Qualcomm reported a total carbon footprint of 4,320,011 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.61% decrease compared to 2023, 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 91.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.95%.a