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Viasat, Inc., commonly known as Viasat, is a pioneering global communications company established in 1986. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA, Viasat operates within the Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus industry, delivering advanced solutions worldwide.
The company is renowned for developing and operating high-capacity satellite systems, providing reliable, high-speed internet connectivity. Its core offerings include global broadband services for residential and business users, industry-leading in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking solutions for government and defence sectors.
Viasat has cemented its position as a global leader in satellite communications, continually innovating in the aerospace and defence space. A significant recent milestone includes its acquisition of Inmarsat, further expanding its global mobile satellite services and reach across diverse markets.
+10 vs industry average
Viasat’s score of 48 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Communication Equipment Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Communication Equipment Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Viasat, a US-headquartered company in the Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2025.
In 2025, Viasat's total disclosed emissions were approximately 2.19 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 6.31 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 50.93 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 2.13 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were the use of sold products (approximately 1.88 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 155.78 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2024, the company's total disclosed emissions were higher, at approximately 2.47 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of around 6.16 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 44.55 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 2.42 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products being the largest Scope 3 category (approximately 2.06 billion kg CO2e). For 2023, the total disclosed emissions were about 2.14 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.87 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of roughly 30.73 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 2.11 billion kg CO2e.
Viasat has established several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Viasat targets a reduction of its Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. More ambitiously, Viasat aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025, or by the middle of this decade. These targets are sourced directly from Viasat's own reporting.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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