Fairphone

Fairphone, an NL-based company operating in the Computer and related services (72) industry, demonstrates a commitment to climate action through its emission reduction targets and reporting.

Carbon Emissions Data:

• 2025: Fairphone reported total emissions of approximately 8,671,040 kg CO2e. This figure primarily comprises Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the entirety of the reported figure, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 27,900 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (approximately 7,015,230 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 759,640 kg CO2e).
• 2024: The company reported total emissions of approximately 4,884,000 kg CO2e, also exclusively from Scope 3. Purchased goods and services were the largest contributor at approximately 3,272,180 kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at approximately 1,166,630 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 29,000 kg CO2e.
• 2023: Fairphone's total emissions for 2023 were approximately 11,135,000 kg CO2e, solely attributed to Scope 3. The dominant source was purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 9,164,105 kg CO2e, with the use of sold products contributing approximately 1,180,310 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 36,800 kg CO2e.
• 2022: Total emissions for 2022 were approximately 9,357,840 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 being the main component at approximately 9,358,000 kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services represented the largest portion of Scope 3 at approximately 7,261,830 kg CO2e, while the use of sold products accounted for approximately 1,462,250 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 22,200 kg CO2e.
• 2021: Emissions data for 2021 indicated Scope 2 emissions of approximately 40,200 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 data was not fully reported for this year.
• 2019: In 2019, Fairphone reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 58,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Comprehensive Scope 3 data was not available for this year.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Fairphone has established significant climate commitments aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

• Near-Term Targets:

  • Fairphone commits to a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the base year.
  • The company has also committed to reducing Scope 1 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
  • Additionally, they aim for a 42% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
  • Furthermore, Fairphone has an SBTi-approved near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year.

• Long-Term and Net-Zero Targets:

  • Fairphone is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2045.
  • To achieve this, the company aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2045, with 2022 as the base year.
  • They have an SBTi-approved long-term target to reduce Scope 1+2+3 emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2022 base year.

Fairphone's reporting indicates that for Scope 2 emissions, they are on track for their near-term reduction targets. For Scope 1 emissions, there is no on-track data available for the near-term targets. Their long-term net-zero commitments are also reported as being on track.