Gen Digital Inc

Common Name
Gen Digital
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Employees
3,500
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 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Gen Digital’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Gen Digital's Social Impact Report 2024
a. Gen Digital's Social Impact Report 2024
b. Gen Digital's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2019
b. Gen Digital's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2019

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). a

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. a

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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a b

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. a

What are Gen Digital's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Gen Digital reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,583 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,075 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

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. a b

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. a

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. a

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 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 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. a

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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a b

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. a

Insights into Gen Digital’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Gen Digital reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 423 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,811 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Gen Digital's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

101005005,00050,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SamsaraYear: 2022Scope 1: 235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 653Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MWEXYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,246 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,548Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MNetscout SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 410 tCO2eRevenue: $M 915Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MZscalerYear: 2023Scope 1: 340 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,617Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MFortinetYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,606 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,956Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MUiPathYear: 2024Scope 1: 649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,430Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MSynopsysYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,318Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MCsg Systems InternationalYear: 2021Scope 1: 573 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,047Scope 1 Intensity: 0.55 tCO2e/$MNutanixYear: 2024Scope 1: 331 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,149Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MGoDaddyYear: 2024Scope 1: 832 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,574Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MF5Year: 2023Scope 1: 781 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,813Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MBlockYear: 2023Scope 1: 855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,917Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MOracleYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 49,951Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MTeradataYear: 2023Scope 1: 142 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,832Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MDropboxYear: 2023Scope 1: 699 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,502Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MPayoneer GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 721Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MAkamai TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 45 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,982Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MMongoDBYear: 2024Scope 1: 326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,006Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MPalantir TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 22 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,222Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MRapid7Year: 2021Scope 1: 1,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 535Scope 1 Intensity: 2.41 tCO2e/$MTwilioYear: 2023Scope 1: 866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,154Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MPalo Alto NetworksYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,766 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,027Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MGen DigitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,811Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$M

How does Gen Digital's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Gen Digital reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.27 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Gen Digital rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Gen Digital ranked 5 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Gen Digital among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Gen Digital's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Gen Digital reported a total carbon footprint of 98,646 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a

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%. a

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