Arista Networks, often referred to simply as Arista, is a leading provider of cloud networking solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key player in the networking industry, particularly in data centre and cloud computing environments. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Arista has achieved significant milestones, including its initial public offering in 2014. Arista is renowned for its innovative software-driven networking products, including its Extensible Operating System (EOS) and high-performance switches. These offerings are distinguished by their programmability, scalability, and reliability, catering to the needs of large-scale data centres and service providers. The company’s commitment to open standards and automation has positioned it as a preferred choice among enterprises seeking to enhance their network infrastructure.
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In 2024, Arista Networks, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,592,781,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,345,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 28,607,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 3,592,781,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a notable increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 2,619,577,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,284,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 14,079,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,619,577,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Arista has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% absolute reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving science-based net zero emissions by 2050. This long-term target includes a substantial reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Arista's commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the technology hardware and equipment sector, demonstrating a clear pathway towards sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,056,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,131,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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