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Lumentum

Lumentum Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as Lumentum, is a leading provider of innovative optical and photonic products headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2015, the company emerged from the spin-off of JDS Uniphase Corporation, quickly establishing itself in the telecommunications and industrial sectors. Lumentum's core offerings include advanced lasers, optical components, and 3D sensing technologies, which are distinguished by their high performance and reliability. The company serves a diverse range of markets, including telecommunications, data communications, and consumer electronics, positioning itself as a key player in the global photonics industry. With a commitment to research and development, Lumentum has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and industry awards, solidifying its reputation as an innovator in optical technology.

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85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

23

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Lumentum's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Lumentum reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 661,457,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 8,715,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 16,529,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while the majority, about 646,104,000 kg CO2e, originated from Scope 3 emissions. Lumentum has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. This target is part of a broader strategy that includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and the use of sold products by 52% per data capacity delivered by FY2030. Lumentum is also committed to ensuring that 30% of its suppliers and 25% of its customers have science-based targets by FY2028. Long-term, the company aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a FY2022 baseline. These initiatives reflect Lumentum's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lumentum's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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. This request for Lumentum is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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