- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Climate change impacts on global operations
- Ensuring responsible sourcing of critical minerals
- Maintaining data privacy and security in a rapidly changing digital landscape
Western Digital Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its FY2021 reporting, Western Digital Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 46.2K tCO2e (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 46.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 929.9K tCO2e; Scope 3: 762.5 tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
46.2K tCO2e (Scope 1)
FY2021
Water Usage
7.2M m3
FY2021
Waste
970.3 tons
FY2021
Energy Use
2.1K GWh
FY2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 46.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 929.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 762.5 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| FY2021 | 46.2K tCO2e (Scope 1) |
| 2023 | 140.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2022 | 49.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity to manufacture products by more than 43% from FY2020 to FY2021
- Reduced aggregate Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 emissions by more than 6% from FY2020 to FY2021
- Completed life cycle assessments of six high-volume products
- Recycled more than 13,500 drives and diverted more than six metric tons of waste from landfills through the Easy Recycle program
- Removed approximately 45 tons of waste from the waste stream in Thailand
- Improved wastewater treatment plant at Great Oaks facility in San Jose, saving an estimated 50,000 cubic meters of water per year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products 50% per petabyte capacity sold by FY2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity and InclusionSupply Chain ResponsibilityData Privacy and SecurityHuman RightsGlobal Giving