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 score of 42 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Arista's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arista Networks reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,284,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,619,577,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 2,630,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are primarily driven by the use of sold products. Arista has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% absolute reduction in emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving science-based Net Zero by 2050. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions and are currently under review by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. In 2021, for instance, Arista reported Scope 1 emissions of 938,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 5,746,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,589,934,000 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach to monitoring and managing its carbon footprint. Overall, Arista's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing recognition of the importance of sustainability in the technology sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 891,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 |
| 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Arista is not committed to any 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.
