- Fugitive emissions from a high-GWP HFC solvent used in manufacturing.
- Increased energy consumption due to higher capacity drives and longer testing times.
- Water stress at some locations.
- Supply chain challenges related to recruitment fees and forced labor.
Seagate Technology Holdings public limited company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-07 to 2023-06 reporting, Seagate Technology Holdings public limited company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 326.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 288.6K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 7.0M 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
7.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2022-07 to 2023-06
Renewable Energy
>50%
of total energy
Water Usage
7.0K megaliters/year
2022-07 to 2023-06
Waste
18.6K tons/year
2022-07 to 2023-06
Energy Use
1.6M MWh/year
2022-07 to 2023-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-07 to 2023-06)
| 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). | 326.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 288.6K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.0M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 7.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021-07-03 to 2022-07-01 | 11.056 Million Metric Tons CO2e |
| 2020-07-04 to 2021-07-02 | 9.9M tCO2e/year (CY2020) |
| 2019-06-29 to 2020-07-03 | 11.0M tCO2e (CY2019) |
| 2017-07 to 2018-06 | 1.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2016-07-02 to 2017-06-30 | 1.3M tCO2e (CY2016) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased Scope 2 market-based emissions by 63% from the 2017 baseline.
- Conserved approximately 33,600 MWh of energy.
- Extended the life of ~1.19 million drives, avoiding over 553 metric tons of e-waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
📅 Medium-term
- 100% renewable energy in manufacturing and R&D by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and InclusionSupply Chain ResponsibilityHuman RightsEmployee Well-beingGovernance