Arista
Arista Networks, often referred to simply as Arista, is a leading provider of cloud networking solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key player in the networking industry, particularly in data centre and cloud computing environments. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Arista has achieved significant milestones, including its initial public offering in 2014. Arista is renowned for its innovative software-driven networking products, including its Extensible Operating System (EOS) and high-performance switches. These offerings are distinguished by their programmability, scalability, and reliability, catering to the needs of large-scale data centres and service providers. The company’s commitment to open standards and automation has positioned it as a preferred choice among enterprises seeking to enhance their network infrastructure.
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Arista's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Arista Networks, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,592,781,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, 2, and 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,345,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 28,607,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 3,592,781,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were approximately 2,619,577,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2,284,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 at approximately 14,079,000 kg CO2e. Arista has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% absolute reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving science-based net zero emissions by 2050. This includes a long-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. These targets have been submitted for validation to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and reflect Arista's commitment to aligning with global climate goals. The company’s initiatives are crucial in the technology hardware and equipment sector, where emissions reduction is vital for sustainability.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,056,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,131,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Arista is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
