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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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.
Industry Benchmark
Adtran's score of 26 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Adtran's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Adtran Holdings, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 941,427,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 809,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 11,982,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 928,407,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the majority of their emissions stem from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 797,178,000 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 baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut absolute 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 commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Adtran's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware sector.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,162,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 30,012,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,165,117,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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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.
