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Akamai Technologies

Akamai Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of cloud services for delivering, optimising, and securing online content, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, Akamai has established itself as a pivotal player in the content delivery network (CDN) industry, with a robust presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company’s core offerings include web performance, cloud security, and media delivery solutions, which are distinguished by their scalability and reliability. Akamai's unique edge computing capabilities enable businesses to enhance user experiences while ensuring robust security against cyber threats. With a market position bolstered by a vast global network, Akamai has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to optimise their digital presence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Akamai Technologies's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Akamai Technologies's score of 40 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Akamai Technologies's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Akamai Technologies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 112,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 73,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target set in 2023. In the United States, Akamai's emissions for 2022 were approximately 136,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 92,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 44,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, having signed the Amazon Climate Pledge in June 2024, which aligns with its net-zero goals. Historically, Akamai's emissions have fluctuated, with significant Scope 2 emissions reported in previous years, such as 105,100,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 104,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is actively working towards reducing its environmental impact and enhancing sustainability practices within the software and services sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Akamai Technologies's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. Akamai Technologies is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Akamai Technologies 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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