- Extreme weather (tropical cyclones, cold waves) causing supply chain disruptions.
- Water scarcity in some facility locations.
- Potential risks associated with the use of PFAs in products.
- Maintaining a global supply chain and sourcing components.
NETGEAR, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, NETGEAR, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 781.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 404 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 519 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 780.9K 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
781.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
Over 90% of global facilities using 100% renewable electricity
of total energy
Water Usage
3.5M gallons/year
2023
Waste
390 metric tons/year (recovered scrap)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 404 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 519 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 780.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Transitioned over 90% of global facilities to 100% renewable electricity.
- Recovered 390 metric tons of scrap waste.
- Included recycled plastics and metals in the design of several product lines; new line of wireless access points contains approximately 60% recycled material.
- Eliminated foam and poly bags for new products; using Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) for packaging.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve net-zero across operational emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2025.
- 100% renewable electricity use for NETGEAR facilities by 2025.
- Cardboard: 20% PCW for primary packaging and 60% PCW for secondary packaging by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Using recycled materials in 60% of new product introductions by 2028.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product SecurityData Privacy & CybersecuritySupply Chain ManagementEmployee Engagement, Diversity & InclusionGHG Emissions & Energy ManagementProfessional Integrity