IBM Commits to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

Published

October 11, 2021

Ambitions

IBM will achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 to further its decades-long work to address the global climate crisis. To accomplish its net zero goal, IBM will do the following:
Since 1990, IBM has conserved 9.8 million MWh of energy, avoided 4.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and saved $661 million through its energy conservation efforts.
In 2020, the company surpassed its fourth-generation goal five years early when it reduced its CO2 emissions 56.6% against base year 2005, adjusted for acquisitions and divestitures. IBM set its first goal regarding CO2 emissions in 2000 and has been voluntarily disclosing its CO2 emissions since 1994.
In 2020, 59.3% of the electricity consumed across IBM’s global operations came from renewable sources, surpassing its second-generation goal of 55% by 2025 five years early. IBM made its first renewable electricity purchase in 2000.

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