Adva Sustainability Profile
Adva Optical Networking SE, commonly referred to as Adva, is a leading provider of innovative networking solutions headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1994, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on the telecommunications and data centre industries. Adva is renowned for its cutting-edge optical and Ethernet technologies, which enhance network performance and efficiency. Their core products, including the FSP 3000 and FSP 150 series, are distinguished by their scalability and flexibility, catering to the evolving needs of service providers and enterprises alike. With a commitment to driving digital transformation, Adva has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards and recognitions for its contributions to optical networking. The company continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner for organisations seeking reliable and high-performance networking solutions.
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Adva's score of 60 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Adva's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Adva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 766,535,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 695,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 755,035,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from the use of sold products (648,138,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (9,575,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, Adva's emissions were notably lower, with total emissions of approximately 321,105,000 kg CO2e, comprising 937,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,393,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 321,105,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions by 2024, particularly in Scope 3 categories. Adva's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Adtran Networks SE, which is classified as a current subsidiary. The emissions data and climate commitments are aligned with the broader corporate strategies of Adtran Holdings, Inc., which oversees various sustainability initiatives. Currently, Adva has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies within the organisation.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 406,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,271,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Adva's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Adva's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 135% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Adva'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.
Adva has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
