- Fugitive emissions challenges with the use of a hydrofluorocarbon solvent
- Increased energy consumption due to higher capacity drives
- Maintaining legacy solar energy system at Fremont site
- Managing Scope 3 emissions (primarily product use and purchased goods and services)
- Ensuring conflict-free minerals sourcing
- Managing risks associated with critical materials (Cobalt and rare earth elements)
- COVID-19 impacts on supply chain and operations
- Ethical recruitment practices by suppliers
Seagate Technology Holdings public limited company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-07-03 to 2022-07-01 reporting, Seagate Technology Holdings public limited company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 355.2K tCO2e/year (CY2021); Scope 2: 749.5K tCO2e/year (market-based CY2021); Scope 3: 11.1M tCO2e/year (CY2021). 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
11.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2021-07-03 to 2022-07-01
Renewable Energy
>50%
of total energy
Water Usage
8.0K megaliters/year (CY2021)
2021-07-03 to 2022-07-01
Waste
21.9K metric tons/year (non-hazardous)
2021-07-03 to 2022-07-01
Energy Use
2.8K MWh/EB (CY2021)
2021-07-03 to 2022-07-01
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-07-03 to 2022-07-01)
| 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). | 355.2K tCO2e/year (CY2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 749.5K tCO2e/year (market-based CY2021) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 11.1M tCO2e/year (CY2021) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute market-based scope 2 operational emissions by 5.8% in CY2021 vs. CY2020
- Saved 21,000 MWh of electricity through energy conservation and efficiency initiatives in FY2022
- Diverted 21,000 metric tons of non-hazardous waste from landfills in FY2022
- Recycled 87% of hazardous waste generated in FY2022
- Generated 1,352 MWh of on-site solar energy in FY2022
- Returned 1M drives to service through refurbishment and redeployment in CY2021
- Increased water recycling by 17.5% in CY2021 from CY2020
- Decreased water intensity by 17.1% in CY2021 from CY2020
- Reduced energy consumed per EB shipped by 20% in FY2022
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 2% year-over-year
- Achieve 88% solid waste diversion rate
- Save 10,000 MWh of energy from conservation projects
- Implement a minimum of 40 hours of learning/training for non-manufacturing specialists
📅 Medium-term
- 100% renewable energy in manufacturing and R&D sites by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilityHuman Rights and Working ConditionsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEmployee Development, Engagement, and RetentionCommunity EngagementSupply ChainData GovernanceProduct SecurityCompliance and EthicsBusiness Continuity