- Decarbonization of the supply chain.
- Increasing number and complexity of ESG regulations.
- Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive high-tech environment.
- Optimum product lifetime considerations for refurbished products.
Adtran Networks SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Adtran Networks SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 285.4K tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 946646 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings Inc. group). By scope: Scope 1: 809 tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 1,038 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings, Inc. group); Scope 2: 7.8K tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 17198 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings Inc. group); Scope 3: 276.7K tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 928407 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings Inc. group). 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
285.4K tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 946646 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings Inc. group)
2023
Renewable Energy
29% (Adtran Networks SE group); 44.4% (Adtran Holdings, Inc. group)
of total energy
Waste
994.2 tons (Adtran Networks SE group); 1,833.3 tons (Adtran Holdings, Inc. group)
2023
Energy Use
19.1K MWh (Adtran Networks SE group); 45731 MWh (Adtran Holdings Inc. group)
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). | 809 tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 1,038 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings, Inc. group) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.8K tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 17198 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings Inc. group) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 276.7K tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 928407 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings Inc. group) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 285.4K tCO2e (Adtran Networks SE group); 946646 tCO2e (Adtran Holdings Inc. group) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total electricity consumption by >49% since 2005 at the Huntsville site.
- Achieved DOE 50001 readiness status in 2023 at Huntsville site.
- Submitted SBTi Net Zero targets in late 2023 (pending approval).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement a global flexible working model in 2024.
- Define diversity and inclusion targets in 2024.
- Increase supply-chain initiative candidates to 25 in 2024.
- Implement refurbished-products offering in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce total Adtran Holdings, Inc. group energy consumption by 10% in 2030 compared to 2022.
- Achieve SBTi near-term targets (by 2032).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve SBTi Net Zero long-term targets (by 2034 for Scopes 1 & 2, by 2048 for Scope 3).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCircular economyWork-life balanceDiversity and inclusion