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National Instruments Corporation, commonly known as NI, is a leading provider of automated test and measurement solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1976, NI has established itself in the Other Services industry, particularly excelling in areas such as software-defined instrumentation and embedded systems.
With a strong presence in regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, NI offers a diverse range of products and services, including LabVIEW software and hardware platforms that enable engineers and scientists to accelerate productivity. The company is renowned for its innovative approach, integrating hardware and software to create unique solutions tailored to various industries.
NI's commitment to quality and performance has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their testing and measurement capabilities. Notable achievements include numerous industry awards and a reputation for pioneering advancements in engineering technology.
56
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+32 vs industry average
National Instruments’s score of 56 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.200
20182025
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
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National Instruments's reported carbon emissions
National Instruments, headquartered in the US and operating within the Other Services industry, reported approximately 202.8 million kg CO2e in total greenhouse gas emissions for 2022.
In 2022, National Instruments's reported Scope 1 emissions were about 906,000 kg CO2e. Market-based Scope 2 emissions for the same year were approximately 15.46 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2022 amounted to roughly 186.46 million kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (around 170.6 million kg CO2e), downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 7.88 million kg CO2e), business travel (about 3.38 million kg CO2e), and employee commute (around 3.23 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2021, National Instruments reported approximately 21.84 million kg CO2e in total emissions. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 1.26 million kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions of roughly 15.46 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2021 were approximately 20.96 million kg CO2e, with major categories including employee commute (around 12.75 million kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (about 5.09 million kg CO2e).
In 2020, total emissions were approximately 35.87 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 1.17 million kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were roughly 14.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2020 were approximately 19.71 million kg CO2e, with employee commute (around 12.75 million kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (about 5.37 million kg CO2e) being key contributors.
For 2019, National Instruments disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.23 million kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions of around 16.03 million kg CO2e. While a total Scope 3 figure was not provided for 2019, reported categories included business travel (about 21.44 million kg CO2e) and employee commute (around 12.75 million kg CO2e).
National Instruments does not have publicly available, specific reduction targets or climate commitments for its own operations, nor has it set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets directly. However, its SBTi targets, RE100 commitments, and Run The Zero (RTZ) initiative participation are cascaded from its ultimate parent company, Emerson Electric Co.
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National Instruments’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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