VMware LLC
VMware's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, VMware 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).
VMware 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  d | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  e | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  e | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into VMware's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of VMware amounted to 64,030 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 VMware decreased by 6.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.abc
VMware's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are VMware's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of VMware were 3,650 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has VMware reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, VMware's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.af
Compared to the previous year (2022), VMware's Scope 1 emissions increased by 35.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are VMware's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, VMware reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 844 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 60,380 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has VMware reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, VMware's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.af
Compared to the previous year (2022), VMware's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that VMware's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac
What methodology does VMware use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, VMware reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
VMware's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into VMware's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, VMware reported 392,515 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 VMware includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
VMware's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are VMware's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, VMware reported total Scope 3 emissions of 392,515 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 VMware reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, VMware's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 11.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.af
Compared to the previous year (2022), VMware's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ac
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does VMware disclose?
In 2023, VMware reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of VMware's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to VMware's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 190,576 tCO₂e (58.9%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 62,933 tCO₂e (19.45%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 44,210 tCO₂e (13.66%)
VMware's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into VMware's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, VMware reported a total carbon footprint of 456,545 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.75% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.abc
The largest contributor to VMware's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.23%.a