- Achieving net-zero emissions and 24/7 CFE by 2030 are extremely ambitious goals.
- Our path to net-zero emissions will not be easy or linear.
- Some of our plans may take years to deliver results, particularly where they involve building new large-scale infrastructure with long lead times.
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Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Renewable Energy
100% (matched)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.5M tCO2e (base year 2019) 11371205 tCO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Matched 100% of the electricity consumption of our global operations with purchases of renewable energy on an annual basis since 2017.
- Set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions across all of our operations and value chain by 2030.
- Set a goal to run on 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) on every grid where we operate by 2030.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce 50% of our combined Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based), and Scope 3 absolute emissions (versus our 2019 baseline) before 2030.
- Achieve net-zero emissions across all of our operations and value chain by 2030.
- Run on 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) on every grid where we operate by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityClimate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion