Seagate Technology
Seagate Technology Holdings plc, commonly known as Seagate, is a leading data storage solutions provider headquartered in Ireland. Founded in 1979, the company has established itself as a key player in the data storage industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Seagate is renowned for its innovative hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs), catering to both consumer and enterprise markets. Their products are distinguished by advanced technology, high reliability, and exceptional performance, making them a preferred choice for data-intensive applications. With a strong market position, Seagate has achieved numerous milestones, including pioneering developments in storage capacity and data recovery solutions. As a trusted name in data management, Seagate continues to shape the future of storage technology, addressing the evolving needs of businesses and individuals alike.
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Seagate Technology's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Seagate Technology's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Seagate Technology, headquartered in Ireland, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 615,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 7,027,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Seagate has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 20% by 2025 and 60% by 2040, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to achieve a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2025 and 60% by 2040 from the same base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. The company has demonstrated a consistent commitment to sustainability, with a notable decrease in emissions intensity over the years. For instance, in 2017, their total Scope 1 emissions were approximately 262,085,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were around 787,536,000 kg CO2e, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 7,563,700,000 kg CO2e. Seagate's proactive approach to climate commitments positions them as a responsible player in the technology hardware sector, striving to mitigate their environmental impact while continuing to innovate in data storage solutions.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 262,085,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 787,536,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,563,700,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Seagate Technology 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.
