Dell Reduces GHG Emissions by More than 18% in FY09
Yesterday, Dell announced that it has reduced its net GHG emissions by more than 18% in FY09, compare to FY08.
This reduction includes:
- an estimated 12.4% decrease in Scope 1 emissions (associated with direct activities, such as heating, cooling, use of company vehicles)
- an estimated 18.8% drop in Scope 2 emissions (associated with the production of electricity for buildings and on-site activities)
- an estimated 30.3% reduction in indirect Scope 3 emissions (associated with employee air travel and supply chain activities)
Ultimately, Dell plans to achieve a 40% reduction of its global GHG emissions by 2015.
In FY09, Dell also reduced its total electricity consumption by nearly 3% and increased green electricity purchases by 436%, compared to FY08. Now, the company sources more than 25% of its global electricity needs from renewable energy sources and powers eight of its facilities in the United States and Europe with 100% renewable energy.
More information about Dell’s sustainability initiatives is available in the company’s corporate responsibility report.
“As the focus on carbon intensifies and our world moves to a low-carbon economy, it’s encouraging to find leaders such as Dell reducing power consumption, making their products and packaging more environmentally-responsible and educating customers on electronics recycling options,” says Kate Krebs, The Climate Group’s director of sustainable resources for North America. “We applaud Dell’s emissions reductions and encourage other companies and organizations to follow its example of world class environmental leadership.”
It is becoming increasingly clear that companies are beginning to recognize the business risks associated with changes in both global climate and resource availability. Kudos to Dell for their corporate leadership in emissions reductions and renewable energy sourcing.
