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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, a German manufacturer in the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry, reported its most recent emissions data for 2025. In that year, the company's total reported emissions were approximately 179.5 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 497,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 3.06 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 175.9 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were the use of sold products (about 131.5 million kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 17.1 million kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (about 15 million kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years, Adva's total emissions were approximately 234.9 million kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 327.4 million kg CO2e in 2022, approximately 264.2 million kg CO2e in 2021, and approximately 274.2 million kg CO2e in 2020. The 2022 data for Adva is cascaded from its parent company, Adtran Networks SE.
Adva has set ambitious climate commitments. Through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Adva commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2032 from a 2016 base year. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% per product and by 3% in absolute terms by 2032, also from a 2016 base year. These near-term targets are classified as being consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C. Adva also has a net-zero commitment, demonstrating a long-term vision for decarbonisation.
Previously, Adva reported a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, from an unspecified base year, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, alongside a 55% reduction in energy expenses.
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67% reduction in Scope 2
ADVA commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 67% by 2032 from a 2016 base year.
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67% reduction in Scope 1
ADVA commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 67% by 2032 from a 2016 base year.
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3% reduction in scope 3 total
ADVA also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 3% per product in absolute emissions terms by 2032 from a 2016 base year.
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