Intel is a US-based semiconductor and foundry manufacturer headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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Intel discloses comprehensive climate data with third-party assurance, but emissions are rising sharply—Scope 1 up 31% year-on-year, Scope 3 up 22% since 2019. A modest 10% reduction target by 2030, refusal of SBTi validation, and active trade association lobbying against climate policy expose the gap between reporting rigor and actual climate ambition. Hazardous waste and water consumption remain substantial.
Intel Corporation scores 36/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Intel Corporation joint 459th of 847 companies scored, and 18th of 33 in Electronics / Hardware.
Where Intel Corporation sits among electronics / hardware peers.
Among the 33 major electronics / hardware brands we've scored, Intel Corporation sits 18th of 33.
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Scope 1 emissions rose 30.77% from 2023 to 2024 (845kt to 1,105kt).
Intel has not published TNFD-aligned disclosure or comprehensive biodiversity assessment.
Intel declined SBTi validation, citing disagreements over contraction methodology.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Energy Source and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 3/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Intel Corporation.
Dell reports declining operational emissions and credible climate targets, but Scope 3 rose 14% year-on-year, driven by use-phase product emissions.
See the breakdown →Nintendo reports comprehensive Scope 1 and 2 emissions with a 24% absolute reduction from 2023 to 2024, but lacks science-based targets, third-party GHG verification, and any renewable energy strategy at its Japan headquarters.
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Intel is a US-based semiconductor and foundry manufacturer headquartered in Santa Clara, California. With 121,100 employees and $52.9 billion FY2025 revenue, it is the world's second-largest chipmaker by revenue. The company designs and manufactures processors for data centers, personal computing, and specialized applications, competing with TSMC, Samsung, and AMD.
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