Dolby Laboratories Inc
Dolby Laboratories's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories 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).
Dolby Laboratories has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Dolby Laboratories's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dolby Laboratories amounted to 5,567 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dolby Laboratories increased by 4.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Dolby Laboratories's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dolby Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dolby Laboratories were 975 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Dolby Laboratories reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Dolby Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dolby Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Dolby Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,592 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Dolby Laboratories reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Dolby Laboratories's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 20.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dolby Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Dolby Laboratories 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Dolby Laboratories use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Dolby Laboratories's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Dolby Laboratories's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories reported 83,005 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 2023 disclosure of Dolby Laboratories includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Dolby Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dolby Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories reported total Scope 3 emissions of 83,005 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 65.59% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 34.41% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Dolby Laboratories reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Dolby Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 44.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dolby Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Dolby Laboratories 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dolby Laboratories disclose?
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Dolby Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Dolby Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 35,500 tCO₂e (42.77%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 28,271 tCO₂e (34.06%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 8,690 tCO₂e (10.47%)
Dolby Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Dolby Laboratories’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 975 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,300 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Dolby Laboratories's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Dolby Laboratories's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.88 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Dolby Laboratories rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Dolby Laboratories among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Dolby Laboratories's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Dolby Laboratories reported a total carbon footprint of 88,572 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.44% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Dolby Laboratories's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.18%. a