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Avaya Sustainability Profile

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Avaya Inc., a leading global provider of communication and collaboration solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, Avaya has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, focusing on unified communications, contact centre solutions, and cloud services. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative technologies that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. Avaya's core offerings, such as Avaya OneCloud and Avaya Spaces, are distinguished by their flexibility and scalability, catering to businesses of all sizes. The company is recognised for its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and has garnered numerous awards for its solutions. As a trusted partner for enterprises worldwide, Avaya continues to shape the future of communication and collaboration in an increasingly digital landscape.

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37

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Avaya's score of 37 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avaya's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Avaya reported total emissions of approximately 36,330,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 24,731,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 317,670,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and a 49% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel, compared to 2014 levels. Avaya has set ambitious targets for the future, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per million USD gross profit within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data is sourced directly from Avaya Holdings Corp., with no cascading from a parent organization. Avaya's headquarters is located in the United States, and the company continues to prioritise sustainability in its operations.

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Scope 1
22,437,000
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Scope 2
93,104,000
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Scope 3
839,264,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Avaya's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avaya's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Avaya's Location?

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

Avaya's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Avaya's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 44% last year and decreased by approximately 44% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Use of Sold Products
57%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Capital Goods
7%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Avaya's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Avaya has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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