- Increased Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 26% in 2023 due to expanded footprint post-merger
Gen Digital Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Gen Digital Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 964 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 14.5K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 92.1K 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
15.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 market-based)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
22%
of total energy
Water Usage
206.9K m3/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
4.4K tons/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
168.3K GJ/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 964 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.5K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 92.1K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 15.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 market-based) |
| 2021 | 19.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market-based) |
| 2019-04-01 to 2020-04-03 | 26.0K metric tons of CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 98% of products were delivered digitally
- Less than 0.5% of the material used in our global physical products contained plastic
- 50% of the paper materials associated with our physical products was Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified
- More than 780 projects completed as part of Gen’s Sustainable Home Improvement Program
- B rating on our first CDP submission as Gen
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions year-over-year
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Cyber Safety education and trainingData privacy and protectionDiversity, equity and inclusionVolunteering and givingEnvironment