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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In 2023, Seagate Technology reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 6,510,540 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 255,711,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 3,400,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Seagate has set ambitious GHG reduction targets, committing to a 20% reduction by 2025 and a 60% reduction by 2040, using 2017 as the baseline year. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions (1, 2, and 3). Additionally, the company aims to achieve 100% renewable energy coverage for its electricity usage by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Seagate Technology Holdings plc, reflecting the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 299,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 991,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,254,500,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Seagate Technology's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 54% last year and decreased by approximately 3% since 2016, 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 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Seagate Technology 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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