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updated 4 months ago

Poly Sustainability Profile

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Poly, formerly known as Polycom, is a leading provider of communication and collaboration solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a key player in the audio and video conferencing industry, serving clients across various sectors globally. With a strong focus on enhancing workplace collaboration, Poly offers a diverse range of products, including headsets, video conferencing systems, and voice solutions. Their innovative technology is designed to deliver exceptional audio and visual experiences, setting them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their commitment to quality and user experience, Poly has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards. As a trusted partner for businesses seeking to improve communication, Poly continues to shape the future of collaboration in an increasingly digital world.

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Poly's score of 67 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Poly's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Poly reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,820,130 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,319,850 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 33,962,280 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 33,275,560 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,114,940 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 30,230,620 kg CO2e. Poly's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Plantronics, Inc., and is part of a broader corporate family relationship. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Poly's commitment to sustainability is evident through its emissions reporting. The company is part of a corporate structure that includes initiatives from HP Inc. for science-based targets, although no specific targets have been set or achieved at this time. Overall, Poly's emissions reflect its operational impact, and the company continues to navigate its climate commitments within the context of its corporate family.

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20192021202220232024
Scope 1
670,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
11,712,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
-
-
-

How Carbon Intensive is Poly's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Poly's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Poly's Location?

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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 Poly is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Poly'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.

Poly 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

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