Akamai Technologies Inc
Akamai Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Akamai Technologies completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Akamai Technologies has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Akamai Technologies's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Akamai Technologies amounted to 262,145 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Akamai Technologies increased by 7.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Akamai Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Akamai Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Akamai Technologies were 45 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Akamai Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Akamai Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 350%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Akamai Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Akamai Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 121,001 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 262,100 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Akamai Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Akamai Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Akamai Technologies's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Akamai Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Akamai Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Akamai Technologies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported 174,340 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Akamai Technologies includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Akamai Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Akamai Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 174,340 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Akamai Technologies's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 23.07%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
Insights into Akamai Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,982 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Akamai Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Akamai Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.22, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Akamai Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Akamai Technologies ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Akamai Technologies among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Akamai Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Akamai Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 436,485 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.12% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Akamai Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 60.05% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 39.94%.a