Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Motorola Solutions
Public Profile
Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated a month ago

Motorola Solutions Sustainability Profile

Company website

Motorola Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of communication and technology solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1928, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on mission-critical communications and advanced data analytics. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Motorola Solutions serves various sectors, including public safety, government, and enterprise. The company is renowned for its innovative products, such as two-way radios, software applications, and integrated command centre solutions, which enhance operational efficiency and safety. Notable achievements include its pivotal role in developing the first commercial mobile radio and its ongoing commitment to advancing public safety technologies. As a market leader, Motorola Solutions continues to set industry standards, ensuring reliable communication for professionals worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Motorola Solutions's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Motorola Solutions's score of 60 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

75%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Motorola Solutions's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported total carbon emissions of approximately 141,810,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 60,455,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 1,020,000,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from the use of sold products (approximately 877,953,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 283,731,000 kg CO2e). Motorola Solutions has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its global absolute greenhouse gas emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 to 3,400 kg CO2e by 2031. This target represents a remarkable 95% reduction compared to their 2021 baseline emissions. The company is actively working towards these goals as part of its long-term sustainability strategy. The emissions data is sourced directly from Motorola Solutions, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organisation. The company is committed to transparency in its climate reporting, aligning with industry standards and best practices.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2014201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
-
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000
-
-
00,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
-
-
-
00,000,000
-
-
00,000,000
Scope 3
265,209,000
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Motorola Solutions's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Motorola Solutions's primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Motorola Solutions's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Motorola Solutions is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 33% last year and increased by approximately 403% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 66% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
66%
Purchased Goods and Services
21%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Business Travel
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%

Motorola Solutions's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Motorola Solutions has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

Compare Motorola Solutions's Emissions with Industry Peers

Honeywell Int'l Inc.

US
•
Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31)
Updated 1 day ago

Reside

US
•
Other business services (74)
Updated 3 days ago

Avaya

US
•
Computer and related services (72)
Updated 3 days ago

Northrop Grumman

US
•
Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29)
Updated 1 day ago

Cisco

US
•
Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32)
Updated 2 days ago

Palo Alto Networks

US
•
Computer and related services (72)
Updated 3 days ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251105.2
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy