New Relic Sustainability Profile
New Relic, Inc., a leading observability platform, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, serving a diverse range of industries. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a pioneer in application performance monitoring (APM) and digital experience management, helping organisations optimise their software performance and user experiences. New Relic's core offerings include APM, infrastructure monitoring, and real-time analytics, all designed to provide deep insights into application health and performance. What sets New Relic apart is its comprehensive, unified platform that enables teams to monitor their entire technology stack in one place. With a strong market position, New Relic has garnered numerous accolades for innovation and excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their digital operations.
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New Relic's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, New Relic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,380,000 kg CO2e, comprising 142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 326,280 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 115,135,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 42,829,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 268,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2,675,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 86,395,000 kg CO2e. New Relic has committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030. The company has set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), including a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions and a 51.7% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel per employee by FY2030, using FY2020 as the base year. Additionally, New Relic plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity by FY2030, up from 0% in FY2020, and aims for 64.7% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by FY2029. These commitments reflect New Relic's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 156,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,217,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 44,547,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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New Relic's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
New Relic's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 33% last year and increased by approximately 158% since 2020, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 13% of Scope 3 emissions.
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New Relic'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.
New Relic 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.
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