- Economic and industry-wide challenges requiring balancing actions
- Water stress in certain regions
- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Climate-related physical and transition risks (identified but not considered material)
Qualcomm Incorporated
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Qualcomm Incorporated disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 80.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 157.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 5.1M tCO2e/year. 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
5.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2023
Renewable Energy
44% (manufacturing sites)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.0M m3/year
2023
Waste
7.5K metric tons/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 80.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 157.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.1M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2021-09-27 to 2022-09-25 | 6.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined) |
| 2020-09-28 to 2021-09-26 | 4.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2019-09-30 to 2020-09-27 | 312.2K tCO2e |
| 2015 | 230.5K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2010 | 97.5K tCO2e (2009 data) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by over 35 percent compared to a 2014 baseline (achieved 2025 goal two years ahead of schedule)
- Decommissioned one of its electricity cogeneration plants at its headquarters in San Diego and switched to renewable energy
- Implemented 15 energy-saving projects across manufacturing facilities, resulting in over 3,000 MWh of energy savings per year
- Achieved Climate Registered™ Platinum status from The Climate Registry
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% from 2014 baseline by 2025
- Reduce power consumption by 10% annually in flagship Snapdragon Mobile Platform products by 2025
- Ensure 100% of primary semiconductor manufacturing suppliers are audited every two years for conformance to the Supplier Code of Conduct by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% from 2020 baseline by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero global GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigation and adaptationSTEM educationDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Supply chain sustainability (including forced labor risks)Social impact programsHuman rightsHealth and safetySustainability reportingPolicy and regulationResource management