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Accton

Accton Technology Corporation, commonly known as Accton, is a leading provider of networking solutions headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Founded in 1988, the company has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications and networking industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in high-performance networking equipment, Accton offers a diverse range of products, including switches, routers, and wireless solutions. Their commitment to innovation is evident in their unique approach to open networking, enabling customers to customise and optimise their network infrastructure. With a strong market position, Accton has achieved notable milestones, such as partnerships with major technology firms and contributions to the development of next-generation networking standards. Their focus on quality and performance continues to set them apart in a competitive landscape.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Accton's score of 42 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Accton's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Accton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,197,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 722,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 43,475,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 39,703,000 kg CO2e, including 2,523,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Accton's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2022, total emissions were about 39,101,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 869,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 38,232,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 43,011,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,679,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 40,332,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Accton has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions and report on its performance, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate commitments.

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45
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Scope 2
6,353,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Accton's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very 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. Accton is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Accton is not committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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