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Adtran

Adtran, Inc., a leading provider of networking and communications solutions, is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, focusing on broadband access, optical networking, and software-defined networking. With a strong presence across North America and expanding operations in Europe and Asia, Adtran offers a diverse range of products and services, including high-speed internet access solutions and advanced network management tools. Their commitment to innovation is evident in their unique offerings, which are designed to enhance network performance and reliability. Recognised for its contributions to the industry, Adtran has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and awards for excellence in technology. As a trusted partner for service providers and enterprises, Adtran continues to shape the future of connectivity with its cutting-edge solutions.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Adtran's score of 41 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adtran's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Adtran reported total carbon emissions of approximately 941,427,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 809,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 11,982,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 928,407,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from the use of sold products (about 797,178,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 101,373,000 kg CO2e). Adtran has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2048. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 74.5% by 2032, using 2016 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 40% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Adtran aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034 and a 95% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 2048. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Adtran's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adtran's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Adtran is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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Adtran is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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