Dolby
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., commonly known as Dolby, is a leading American technology company headquartered in San Francisco, US. Founded in 1965, Dolby has established itself as a pioneer in the audio and visual technology industry, focusing on enhancing the entertainment experience through innovative sound and imaging solutions. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Dolby is renowned for its core products such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Digital. These technologies are distinguished by their ability to deliver immersive audio and high-quality visual experiences, setting industry standards in cinema, home entertainment, and gaming. Dolby’s commitment to excellence has earned it a prominent market position, with numerous accolades and partnerships across the film and gaming sectors, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in audio-visual innovation.
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Dolby's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 83,005,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 975,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 4,592,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with the majority, about 83,000,000 kg CO2e, attributed to Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass significant categories such as purchased goods and services (35,500,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (28,271,000 kg CO2e). Dolby has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to source 100% renewable electricity annually through FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Dolby targets a 30% reduction from fuel-and-energy-related activities and business travel, and a 55% reduction per unit sold for emissions from the use of sold products, both by FY2030. Furthermore, Dolby aims for 58% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by FY2027. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Dolby's proactive approach to sustainability and its responsibility towards reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,167,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,148,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 150,650,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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