- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (those generated in the business's value chain)
- Managing the risks to the space environment
- Addressing climate-related risks
- Right-sizing the combined organization after the Inmarsat acquisition (resulting in approximately 800 employees leaving)
- Ensuring equitable access to space resources
Viasat, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Viasat, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.4M tCO2e/year (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 6.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 444.6K tCO2e/year (market based); Scope 3: 3.3M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.4M tCO2e/year (market based)
2024
Renewable Energy
5% of total energy use
of total energy
Waste
198.4K lbs recycled paper; 158585 lbs e-waste reclaimed; 5052 lbs metal recycled from batteries
2024
Energy Use
152.4K MWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 6.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 444.6K tCO2e/year (market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.3M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.4M tCO2e/year (market based) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 2.1M tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| 2022 | 28.7K mt CO2e/year |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 27.4K tCO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Green Business Certification for Carlsbad HQ (Tier 2)
- Opened a space sustainability center of excellence in London
- Recycled 158,585 pounds of e-waste in 2024
- Donated 1,210 pounds of food through partnership with Feeding San Diego
- Avoided the release of approximately 364 tons of CO2 through EV charging program
- 80% of material from residential product take-back program sent for recycling and reuse
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Space sustainabilityDigital inclusionEmployee well-beingDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Corporate governanceSupply chain managementEthicsProduct securityClimate changeCarbon, energy, and emissionsProduct stewardshipTalent and careers