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 2024, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 43,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 651,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,625,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 36,775,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The latter includes major contributions from purchased goods and services (36,775,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (9,723,000 kg CO2e). Dolby has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel-and-energy-related activities and business travel by 30% within the same timeframe. Notably, Dolby is striving to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2025, which is expected to significantly lower emissions from their operations. The company has also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per unit sold by FY2030. Furthermore, they aim for 58% of their suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by FY2027. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Dolby's commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reductions across all scopes.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,167,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,148,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 150,650,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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