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 2023, Akamai Technologies reported carbon emissions of approximately 112,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 73,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This follows a total of approximately 136,000,000 kg CO2e in emissions for the year, with significant contributions from both Scope 2 and Scope 3 categories. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 136,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 92,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 44,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 104,000,000 kg CO2e, all from Scope 2. Akamai has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework, which Akamai has officially signed. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and has set a target start year of 2023 for its net-zero journey. Overall, Akamai Technologies is taking significant steps to address its carbon emissions and is focused on sustainability within the software and services sector, with a clear commitment to long-term climate goals.
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2016 | 2017 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 99,893,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 93,933,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Akamai Technologies 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.