Gen Digital Inc

Common Name
Gen Digital
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Employees
3,400
Ticker
GEN
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Gen Digital Inc. is a leading global provider of consumer security software and services. The company plays a pivotal role in protecting personal computers, mobile devices, and online identities from ...

Gen Digital's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Gen Digital 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, Gen Digital has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Insights into Gen Digital's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gen Digital amounted to 12,498 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).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gen Digital decreased by 14.66%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Gen Digital's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+33%+72%-78%-29%-9%-56%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Gen Digital's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gen Digital were 423 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Gen Digital reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Gen Digital's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 85.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Gen Digital's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 56.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Gen Digital's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Gen Digital reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,583 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 12,075 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Gen Digital reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Gen Digital's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 83.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Gen Digital's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.74% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does Gen Digital use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Gen Digital reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Gen Digital's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Gen Digital's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Gen Digital reported 86,148 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of Gen Digital 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.

Gen Digital's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e+2%0%+54%+2%+30%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Gen Digital's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Gen Digital reported total Scope 3 emissions of 86,148 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Gen Digital reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Gen Digital's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 95.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Gen Digital's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Gen Digital 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Insights into Gen Digital's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Gen Digital reported a total carbon footprint of 98,646 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.62% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Gen Digital's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.24%.