Adtran
Adtran Inc., commonly referred to as Adtran, is a leading provider of post and telecommunication services headquartered in the United States. Established in 1985, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative networking and communications solutions across North America and beyond.
Specialising in broadband access, enterprise networking, and cloud-based services, Adtran’s offerings are distinguished by their reliability and advanced technology. The company’s core products include fibre access solutions, routers, and network management systems, which support service providers and enterprise clients in enhancing connectivity. Recognised for its significant contributions to the telecommunications industry, Adtran maintains a prominent market position through continuous innovation and a commitment to quality.
+55 vs industry average
Adtran’s score of 99 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Adtran's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Adtran reported a total of approximately 764.6 million kg CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions constituted the largest portion, accounting for approximately 754.4 million kg CO2e. The use of sold products was the most significant contributor within Scope 3, at about 679.5 million kg CO2e, followed by purchased goods and services at approximately 33.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 552,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, calculated on a market-based approach, were approximately 5.66 million kg CO2e.
Adtran has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2048. To support this, the company has established several reduction targets:
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2034 from a 2016 base year.
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services by 95% by 2048 from a 2016 base year.
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from the use of sold products by 95% by 2048 from a 2016 base year.
- Near-term targets include the reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 74.5% by 2032 from a 2016 base year, and a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe.
- Additionally, Adtran aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.
These commitments are aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory, indicating an effort to limit global warming.
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Adtran’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2048
95% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Long-term targets are the reduction of absolute Scope-3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 95% in 2048 from the same base ye…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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