Red Hat, Inc., a leading provider of open-source software solutions, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1993, Red Hat has established itself as a pioneer in the enterprise software industry, particularly known for its innovative contributions to Linux and cloud computing. The company’s core offerings include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift, and Ansible Automation Platform, which are distinguished by their robust security features and scalability. Red Hat's commitment to open-source principles has positioned it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure. With a strong market presence, Red Hat has achieved notable milestones, including its acquisition by IBM in 2019, further solidifying its role as a key player in the digital transformation landscape.
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In 2021, Red Hat, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 128,197,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 167,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13,899,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 114,131,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 85,284,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 15,150,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2020, Red Hat's total emissions were about 121,989,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 9,485,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at around 112,404,000 kg CO2e. The 2019 data shows even higher emissions, totalling about 154,274,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 175,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 12,430,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Despite these figures, Red Hat has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 175,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 12,430,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 141,668,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Red Hat, Inc. 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.