Netgear Sustainability Profile
Netgear, Inc., a leading provider of networking solutions, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a key player in the technology industry, specialising in innovative products that enhance connectivity for both consumers and businesses. Netgear's core offerings include routers, switches, and wireless access points, distinguished by their reliability and advanced features. The company is particularly noted for its Nighthawk series, which delivers high-performance Wi-Fi for gaming and streaming. With a strong market position, Netgear has received numerous accolades for its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a trusted name in home and business networking solutions.
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Netgear's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Netgear reported total carbon emissions of approximately 781,819,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion, and 519,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 780,896,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from the use of sold products (approximately 705,990,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 1,160,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Netgear's total emissions were approximately 1,751,691,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 387,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,220,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1,750,084,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Netgear has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company does not appear to inherit emissions data from a parent organization, maintaining its own reporting standards. Overall, while Netgear has made strides in reducing its emissions, the lack of formal reduction commitments suggests an opportunity for further climate action and transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 204,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 752,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Netgear's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Netgear's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 55% last year and decreased by approximately 72% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 90% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Netgear'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.
Netgear has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
