Netgear, Inc., a leading provider of networking solutions, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a key player in the technology industry, specialising in innovative products that enhance connectivity for both consumers and businesses. Netgear's core offerings include routers, switches, and wireless access points, distinguished by their reliability and advanced features. The company is particularly noted for its Nighthawk series, which delivers high-performance Wi-Fi for gaming and streaming. With a strong market position, Netgear has received numerous accolades for its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a trusted name in home and business networking solutions.
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Netgear's score of 46 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Netgear reported total carbon emissions of approximately 781,819,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily stem from stationary and mobile combustion, and 519,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 780,896,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Comparatively, in 2022, Netgear's total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 1,751,691,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 387,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,220,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,750,084,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these reductions, Netgear has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the context of increasing industry scrutiny regarding carbon emissions and climate commitments, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in corporate sustainability efforts.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 204,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 752,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Netgear is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.