Akamai Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of cloud services for delivering, optimising, and securing online content, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, Akamai has established itself as a pivotal player in the content delivery network (CDN) industry, with a robust presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company’s core offerings include web performance, cloud security, and media delivery solutions, which are distinguished by their scalability and reliability. Akamai's unique edge computing capabilities enable businesses to enhance user experiences while ensuring robust security against cyber threats. With a market position bolstered by a vast global network, Akamai has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to optimise their digital presence.
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In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 121,046,000 kg CO2e, comprising 45,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 121,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were about 112,755,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 54,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 112,701,000 kg CO2e. Akamai has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for 100% emissions mitigation in its delivery and security business segments by 2030. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations by 2030, which includes all network operations emissions in Scope 1 and Scope 2, as well as a portion of upstream emissions in Scope 3. The company has also pledged to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030. Akamai's long-term targets include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Overall, Akamai Technologies is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, with clear targets and a commitment to sustainability in its operations.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 42,985,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 42,985,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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