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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated a month ago

Beats Electronics, LLC Sustainability Profile

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Beats Electronics, LLC, commonly known as Beats by Dre, is a prominent American audio company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006 by music producer Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, Beats has rapidly established itself in the consumer electronics industry, particularly in the realm of premium headphones and speakers. The brand is renowned for its stylish design and superior sound quality, offering a range of products that include over-ear headphones, in-ear monitors, and portable speakers. Beats' unique blend of fashion and functionality has positioned it as a leader in the market, appealing to both audiophiles and casual listeners alike. With significant milestones such as its acquisition by Apple Inc. in 2014, Beats continues to innovate and expand its reach, solidifying its status as a cultural icon in the audio landscape.

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94

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

Industry Benchmark

Beats Electronics, LLC's score of 94 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

96%

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Beats Electronics, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Apple Inc.

Beats Electronics, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Apple Inc., any climate commitments or emissions data would be inherited from its parent company. Apple Inc. has established significant climate initiatives, including science-based targets for emissions reductions, which are cascaded down to Beats Electronics. These initiatives include commitments to achieving carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain and product life cycle by 2030. While specific reduction targets for Beats Electronics are not detailed, the overarching goals set by Apple Inc. encompass various scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. The company is actively engaged in initiatives such as RE100, which aims for 100% renewable energy, and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which promotes transparency in environmental impact. In summary, while specific emissions data for Beats Electronics is not available, the company aligns with Apple Inc.'s robust climate commitments and reduction strategies, reflecting a strong dedication to sustainability and carbon neutrality in the electronics industry.

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Scope 1
21,700,000
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Scope 2
154,300,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Beats Electronics, LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beats Electronics, LLC's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Beats Electronics, LLC's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Beats Electronics, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Beats Electronics, LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Beats Electronics, LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 61% since 2015, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
54%
Use of Sold Products
29%
Business Travel
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Beats Electronics, LLC'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.

Beats Electronics, LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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