Motorola Solutions Inc

Common Name
Motorola Solutions
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Communication Equipment
Employees
21,000
Ticker
MSI
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Motorola Solutions Inc. is a leading global provider of mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software, serving public safety and enterprise customers worldwide. Headquar...

Motorola Solutions's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Motorola Solutions 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).

Motorola Solutions has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into Motorola Solutions's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Motorola Solutions amounted to 74,636 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 Motorola Solutions decreased by 3.5%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Motorola Solutions's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202404.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e+13%-17%-51%+62%+32%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Motorola Solutions's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Motorola Solutions were 14,181 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Motorola Solutions reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Motorola Solutions's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d

Compared to the previous year (2023), Motorola Solutions's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Motorola Solutions's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,599 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 60,455 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Motorola Solutions reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Motorola Solutions's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 19.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d

Compared to the previous year (2023), Motorola Solutions's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Motorola Solutions 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does Motorola Solutions use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Motorola Solutions's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Motorola Solutions's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported 1,332,113 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 Motorola Solutions includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e-4%+4%-27%-25%-4%+33%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,332,113 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 34.08% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 65.92% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Motorola Solutions reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 29.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a e

Compared to the previous year (2023), Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 emissions increased by 32.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Motorola Solutions disclose?

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 877,953 tCO₂e (65.91%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 283,731 tCO₂e (21.3%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 90,087 tCO₂e (6.76%)

Motorola Solutions's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(65.9%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(6.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(21.3%)

Insights into Motorola Solutions’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,181 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,817 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Motorola Solutions's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Microchip TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 439,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,439Scope 1 Intensity: 52.10 tCO2e/$MFISYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,987 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,821Scope 1 Intensity: 1.02 tCO2e/$MHewlett Packard EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,126Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MWestern DigitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 144,046 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,003Scope 1 Intensity: 11.08 tCO2e/$MBeldenYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,512Scope 1 Intensity: 4.83 tCO2e/$MRoper TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,039Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MFortinetYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,606 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,956Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MCisco SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,807Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MPaychexYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,290 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,007Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MCienaYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,110 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,387Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MAmphenolYear: 2023Scope 1: 41,395 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,555Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MADTRAN HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 695 tCO2eRevenue: $M 923Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MViavi SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,106Scope 1 Intensity: 0.89 tCO2e/$MZebra TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,614 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,584Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MLumentum HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,715 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,359Scope 1 Intensity: 6.41 tCO2e/$MViasatYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,751 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,556Scope 1 Intensity: 1.08 tCO2e/$MIntuitYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,288Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MCommScope HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 42,381 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,789Scope 1 Intensity: 7.32 tCO2e/$MAdobeYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,409Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MAutomatic Data ProcessingYear: 2022Scope 1: 11,911 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,046Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MApplied MaterialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 49,053 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,517Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MMotorola SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,181 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,817Scope 1 Intensity: 1.31 tCO2e/$M

How does Motorola Solutions's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.89, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Motorola Solutions rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Motorola Solutions ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Motorola Solutions is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Motorola Solutions's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Motorola Solutions reported a total carbon footprint of 1,406,749 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 30.09% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Motorola Solutions's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.3%. a

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