Netgear
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Netgear's score of 33 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Netgear's reported carbon emissions
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 arise from direct operations, and 519,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity and heat. The company’s Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, were about 780,896,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Netgear has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, total emissions peaked at approximately 2,818,473,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions at about 2,816,957,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reduction in emissions by 2023, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate their carbon footprint. Despite these figures, 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 operates within a competitive technology sector, where many peers are increasingly adopting ambitious climate strategies. As such, Netgear's future commitments to sustainability and emissions reduction will be crucial in aligning with industry standards and expectations.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 34,140,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Netgear is committed to some 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.
