Nvidia faces climate criticism after CEO Jensen Huang resigns
Advocates urge Nvidia to decarbonize its supply chain following the resignation of founder Jensen Huang amid a scandal.
Supply chain emissions rise sharply
Nvidia's environmental footprint extends well beyond its own offices and includes water-intensive factories. Supply-chain emissions for the company grew 725 percent since 2020 according to an analysis. This increase represents about 9.4 million metric tons of planet-heating pollution. CO2 emissions totaling approximately 10.7 million metric tons were disclosed for fiscal year 2026.
Greenpeace demands renewable energy shift
Avex Li from Greenpeace East Asia stated that Huang failed to put climate responsibility at the heart of growth. Interim CEO Colette Kress is receiving pressure from the organization to pledge Nvidia's investment in renewable energy for decarbonization purposes. They also want technology used in ways that respect human rights and prevent unethical applications like automated warfare.
Huang defends AI climate role
Jensen Huang argued on The Ezra Klein Show that electricity demand for AI leads companies to buy more sustainable energy. Although he offered hopeful forecasts, he conceded that data centers must depend on additional fossil fuels soon. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Verge regarding these environmental claims.
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