Arista Sustainability Profile
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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,594,781,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,345,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 28,607,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 3,592,781,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a notable increase in emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 2,619,577,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,284,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 14,079,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,619,577,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Arista has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% absolute reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Specifically, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from a 2023 base year by 2050, and similarly, a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices within the technology hardware sector. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect Arista's direct operational impact.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Arista's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 37% last year and increased by approximately 138% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 85% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Arista's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Arista has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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