Nvidia's indirect carbon emissions have surged by 725 percent since 2020
According to a new report prepared by environmental organizations, the indirect emissions of AI chip supplier Nvidia have risen rapidly.
In the report prepared by Greenpeace and various non-governmental organizations, the environmental impacts of Nvidia, which supplies artificial intelligence chips worldwide, were examined in detail.
Massive Increase in Indirect Emissions
In examinations based on the company's own data, it was determined that indirect emissions, which mostly arise within the chip supply chain, have increased by 725 percent since 2020.
As a result of this increase, it was reported that these indirect carbon emissions reached a total of 9.4 million tons.
Usage Emissions of Sold Chips
Calculations made using cumulative sales data shed light on the total emissions resulting from the use of chips sold from 2022 until the end of 2025.
Accordingly, it was calculated that total emissions resulting from chip usage may have reached 21 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2025.
Criticism of Environmental Responsibility Claims
In addition to emission data, the company's environmental policies and statements were also discussed in detail in the report.
The report stated that the firm's claims of climatic and environmental responsibility were misleading in nature.
Artificial Intelligence and Climate Rhetoric
It is known that company representatives frequently mention the benefits of artificial intelligence for the climate at various events and in the media.
However, the report emphasized that these claims are not supported by concrete evidence and contradict findings obtained by experts on the subject.