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Viasat

Viasat Inc., a leading global communications company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of satellite technology since its founding in 1986. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and other regions, Viasat operates within the telecommunications industry, specialising in high-speed satellite internet services and secure networking solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative satellite systems, including the Viasat-1 and Viasat-2 satellites, which provide unparalleled broadband connectivity to both residential and commercial customers. Viasat's unique approach combines advanced technology with a commitment to customer service, positioning it as a key player in the competitive satellite communications market. Notable achievements include its rapid expansion into international markets and partnerships that enhance its service offerings, solidifying Viasat's reputation as a trusted provider in the industry.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Viasat's score of 53 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Viasat's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Viasat reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,339,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 6,151,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 44,551,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 3,337,128,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products, which alone contributed approximately 2,978,330,000 kg CO2e. Viasat has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. For Scope 1 emissions, a similar 50% reduction target from the 2020 baseline is also in place for 2030. These initiatives reflect Viasat's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
2,161,000
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Scope 2
23,278,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Viasat's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Viasat 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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