Qualcomm said it will bring a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG by 2030 (compared to 2020). The company will also bring down Scope 3 emissions by 25% in the same year. For reference, Scope 1 emissions cover pollution emitted from a company or its sources. Scope 2, on the other hand, pertains to indirect emissions due to electricity use. Meanwhile, Scope 3 refers to any other indirect emissions generated by its supply chain.
Qualcomm wants to increase fuel efficiency with the help of its C-V2X technology
“Our net-zero goal and commitment to SBTi reflects our belief that environmental sustainability is absolutely imperative, with significant social and economic benefits that require collective action and leadership from Qualcomm and other corporate citizens,” Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said. “5G technologies and products will be instrumental in driving an environmentally sustainable future. We’re working with our partners and customers to reduce emissions footprints, conserve resources and harness the sustainability benefits of 5G globally.” Qualcomm also pointed out its recent report, highlighting the positive impact of 5G rollout in the U.S. These include creating 300,000 new green jobs by 2030, a reduction of 374 million metric tons of GHG emissions, and saving 410 billion gallons of water. The company talks about improving fuel efficiency by around 20% with the help of the Qualcomm C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything) technology. The same press release also discussed buying 100% renewable energy for its headquarters in San Diego. Part of its strategy involves transitioning to renewable energy using Power Purchase Agreements or PPAs, carbon offsets, decarbonization of its operations, and using minimal Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). Google recently introduced some changes to its services and apps to help consumers learn more about sustainability measures. The company has pledged to have its campuses and data centers run carbon-free by 2030. Users searching for flights on Google Flights will notice a new carbon emissions statistic per seat on every flight. The company also introduced the option to choose alternative flights that have a lower carbon footprint. Further, the company joined forces with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to provide fuel-efficient routes on Google Maps.
