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Telecommunications Services
US
updated 2 months ago

Poly

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Poly, formerly known as Polycom, is a leading provider of communication and collaboration solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a key player in the audio and video conferencing industry, serving clients across various sectors globally. With a strong focus on enhancing workplace collaboration, Poly offers a diverse range of products, including headsets, video conferencing systems, and voice solutions. Their innovative technology is designed to deliver exceptional audio and visual experiences, setting them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their commitment to quality and user experience, Poly has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards. As a trusted partner for businesses seeking to improve communication, Poly continues to shape the future of collaboration in an increasingly digital world.

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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Poly's score of 79 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Poly's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Poly reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,883,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 403,666,880 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 72,335,140 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,236,786,820 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 2,225,727,510 kg CO2e. Poly's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Plantronics, Inc., and reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, although specific reduction targets or initiatives were not disclosed. The company has not set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, nor does it appear to have formal climate pledges in place. In 2022, Poly's global emissions were reported at approximately 2,128,514,340 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 425,318,690 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 80,468,250 kg CO2e. The data indicates a consistent commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes, although specific reduction initiatives remain unspecified. Overall, Poly's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to address upstream and downstream supply chain emissions.

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202120222023
Scope 1
670,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
10,422,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
33,900,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Poly's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), 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 Poly is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Poly 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
Reduction Actions

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