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Nvidia’s growth has driven sharp rises in supply-chain emissions
Nvidia’s rapid growth during the AI boom has brought a sharp rise in emissions across the supply chain, prompting environmental groups to call for stronger climate and human rights commitments. Greenpeace is urging interim CEO Colette Kress to invest in renewable energy and ensure Nvidia technology is used responsibly.
An analysis of Nvidia’s public disclosures found its supply-chain emissions rose 725 per cent from 2020, an increase of about 9.4 million tonnes of greenhouse gases. The company reported around 10.7 million tonnes of supply-chain emissions for fiscal 2026, while researchers estimated that emissions from the use of its chips could have reached 21 million tonnes in 2025. Nvidia’s directly operated facilities produced 9,822 tonnes in fiscal 2026, and the company says it matched all their electricity use with clean-energy purchases in 2025.
In short
- Nvidia’s supply-chain emissions rose 725 per cent since 2020.
- Researchers estimate chip use adds substantially to its climate impact.
- Greenpeace wants stronger climate and human rights commitments.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Jensen Huang was reckless with the environment, too”.