Seagate Technology
Seagate Technology Holdings plc, commonly known as Seagate, is a leading data storage solutions provider headquartered in Ireland. Founded in 1979, the company has established itself as a key player in the data storage industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Seagate is renowned for its innovative hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs), catering to both consumer and enterprise markets. Their products are distinguished by advanced technology, high reliability, and exceptional performance, making them a preferred choice for data-intensive applications. With a strong market position, Seagate has achieved numerous milestones, including pioneering developments in storage capacity and data recovery solutions. As a trusted name in data management, Seagate continues to shape the future of storage technology, addressing the evolving needs of businesses and individuals alike.
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Seagate Technology's score of 31 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Seagate Technology's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Seagate Technology reported total emissions of approximately 615,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, alongside about 7,027,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Seagate has set ambitious targets to decrease absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2025 and 60% by 2040, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2025 and 60% by 2040. Historically, in 2017, Seagate's emissions were recorded at approximately 2,620,850,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 790,102,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 7,563,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has made strides in emissions intensity, achieving a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per storage capacity shipped, which was about 3,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Seagate's climate commitments align with industry standards, aiming to keep global warming well below 2°C. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the technology hardware sector.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 262,085,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 787,536,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,563,700,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Seagate Technology 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.
