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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In 2023, Arista Networks, headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,284,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 14,079,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 2,619,577,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This brings their total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 16,363,000 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. Specifically, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. These targets have been submitted for validation to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), reflecting Arista's commitment to aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company’s proactive approach underscores its dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 891,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,449,000 | 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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