Akamai Technologies Sustainability Profile
Akamai Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of cloud services for delivering, optimising, and securing online content, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, Akamai has established itself as a pivotal player in the content delivery network (CDN) industry, with a robust presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company’s core offerings include web performance, cloud security, and media delivery solutions, which are distinguished by their scalability and reliability. Akamai's unique edge computing capabilities enable businesses to enhance user experiences while ensuring robust security against cyber threats. With a market position bolstered by a vast global network, Akamai has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to optimise their digital presence.
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Akamai Technologies's score of 62 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Akamai Technologies's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported total emissions of approximately 121,046,000 kg CO2e, comprising 45,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 121,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions for its Akamai Connected Cloud by the same year. This includes a focus on 'emissionality' across all scopes of emissions. In 2023, Akamai's emissions were approximately 112,755,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 54,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 112,701,000 kg CO2e. The company has made significant strides in emissions reduction, particularly in its delivery and security business segments, committing to 100% emissions mitigation by 2030. Akamai's long-term targets include a commitment to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these goals, with a focus on reducing emissions from its operations and supply chain.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 15,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 55,111,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 42,985,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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Akamai Technologies's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Akamai Technologies's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 192% last year and increased by approximately 548% since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 38% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Akamai Technologies's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Akamai Technologies has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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