- Supply chain emissions account for the largest percentage of overall emissions
- Need to reduce the absolute amount of waste going to landfill
Arista Networks, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Arista Networks, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.6M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 14.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.6M 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
2.6M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
34%
of total energy
Waste
649.2K lbs/year
2023
Energy Use
59.9K MWh/year
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). | 2.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.6M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 5.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 7.3K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced annualized shipping weight by 328,000 KG (723,116 LB), resulting in a lower carbon footprint and less material used in packaging
- Decreased foam usage in packaging parts from 13.6% to 9.33%, relative to total production part numbers
- Implemented minimum recycled content requirements for all vendors
- 97% of power supplies shipped to customers are rated Platinum or better
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce non-recyclable packaging parts to less than 1%
- Reduce foam used to below 10% within packaging assemblies
📅 Medium-term
- Expand internal employee resource groups
- Launch a new Big Sister/Buddy program to support women new hires
- Continue #ReferHer referral program
- Invest in renewable energy for operations
- Develop and have Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) certified Greenhouse Gas targets
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy, Emissions & WasteClimate Change Risk Management, Resilience & AdaptationProduct GovernanceSupply Chain StewardshipDiversity, Equity & InclusionEmployee Attraction, Retention & DevelopmentOccupational Health & SafetyCommunity SupportResponsible Supply ChainGovernance of Business EthicsData Privacy & Security