Intel—Intel committed to net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and founded Semiconductor Climate Consortium
Intel committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in global operations by 2040, with interim 2030 milestones including 100% renewable electricity, net-positive water use, and zero waste to landfill. Intel co-founded the Semiconductor Climate Consortium and the Catalyze program (a renewable electricity accelerator for the semiconductor supply chain). As of 2024, Intel is 99% toward its renewable electricity goal and achieved net-positive water status in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, and India. Intel also targets 30% reduction in upstream Scope 3 emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Action | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Environmental Sustainability | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Supply Chain Ethics | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.737 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Intel committed to net-zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040 and co-founded Semiconductor Climate Consortium
Intel announced net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals: Scope 1 and 2 by 2040, upstream Scope 3 by 2050, with 2030 interim targets of 100% renewable electricity, net-positive water, and zero waste to landfill. As of 2024, Intel is 99% toward its renewable electricity goal and is water net-positive in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, and India. Intel co-founded the Semiconductor Climate Consortium and the Catalyze renewable electricity accelerator for the semiconductor supply chain.