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Adva, officially known as Adva Optical Networking SE, is a prominent player in the radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing industry. Headquartered in Germany, the company serves a global market with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Since its founding in 2001, Adva has established a reputation for delivering innovative networking solutions that enable reliable and high-capacity communications.
Specialising in optical transport, network security, and fibre access technology, Adva’s products are recognised for their robustness and scalability. The company’s commitment to technological advancement has positioned it as a trusted provider for broadcasters, telecom operators, and enterprise clients. With a focus on quality and innovation, Adva continues to lead in delivering cutting-edge solutions that support the evolving demands of wireless and broadcast communications.
+23 vs industry average
Adva’s score of 76 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
ADVA, headquartered in Germany, operates in the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry.
In 2025, ADVA reported total emissions of approximately 179.5 million kg CO2e. This included about 497,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 3.06 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and about 175.92 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were use of sold products (approximately 131.52 million kg CO2e), capital goods (about 17.14 million kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (about 15.00 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, ADVA's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 234.88 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 582,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at approximately 5.42 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 228.88 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total reported emissions were approximately 327.44 million kg CO2e, comprising around 937,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, about 5.39 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 321.11 million kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.
ADVA has set ambitious climate commitments. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2032, using a 2016 baseline year. For Scope 3 emissions, ADVA aims to reduce absolute emissions by 3% and intensity-based emissions by 30% per product by 2032, also from a 2016 base year. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C warming trajectory. ADVA has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions.
In 2019, ADVA reported a 40% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
It is important to note that ADVA's SBTi commitments are inherited from its parent company, Adtran Networks SE, through a corporate family relationship.
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67% reduction in Scope 1
ADVA commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 67% by 2032 from a 2016 base year.
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67% reduction in Scope 2
ADVA commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 67% by 2032 from a 2016 base year.
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3% reduction in scope 3 total
ADVA commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 3% in absolute emissions terms by 2032 from a 2016 base year.
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