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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Red Hat, Inc.’s score of 29 is higher than 52% 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
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Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
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Red Hat, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Red Hat, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 128.2 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 167,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13.9 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 114.1 million kg CO2e. The company has shown a slight increase in total emissions from 2020, when it recorded approximately 122.0 million kg CO2e, and from 2019, with about 154.3 million kg CO2e. Red Hat's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), reflecting its status as a current subsidiary. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Red Hat, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, but certain data points, particularly in Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, are missing. This highlights the need for improved data collection and reporting in these areas to enhance transparency and accountability in their climate commitments.
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Red Hat, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from International Business Machines Corporation
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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