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Harmonic

Harmonic Inc., a leading provider in the media and entertainment technology sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1988, the company has established itself as a pioneer in video delivery and broadband solutions, achieving key milestones such as the development of advanced cloud-based services. Harmonic's core offerings include video streaming, broadcast solutions, and content delivery networks, distinguished by their scalability and efficiency. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to optimising video workflows, enabling clients to deliver high-quality content seamlessly. With a strong market position, Harmonic has garnered numerous accolades for its contributions to the industry, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for broadcasters and service providers worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Harmonic's score of 34 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Harmonic's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Harmonic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 277,180,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 930,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 5,360,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 277,180,000 kg CO2e, including significant contributions from the use of sold products (approximately 196,740,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 66,410,000 kg CO2e). In previous years, Harmonic's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 300,740,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,190,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 4,783,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, while Harmonic has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action and accountability in line with industry standards.

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Scope 1
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-
000,000
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 2
5,775,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
234,897,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Harmonic's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Harmonic is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Harmonic 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.

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

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