National Instruments Corp
National Instruments's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, National Instruments 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).
National Instruments has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into National Instruments's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of National Instruments amounted to 16,364 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of National Instruments decreased by 12.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ac
National Instruments's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are National Instruments's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of National Instruments were 906 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has National Instruments reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, National Instruments's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2021), National Instruments's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 28.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ac
What are National Instruments's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, National Instruments reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,458 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
What methodology does National Instruments use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, National Instruments reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
National Instruments's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into National Instruments's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, National Instruments reported 186,479 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 2022 disclosure of National Instruments includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
National Instruments's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are National Instruments's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, National Instruments reported total Scope 3 emissions of 186,479 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has National Instruments reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, National Instruments's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 337.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2021), National Instruments's Scope 3 emissions increased by 789.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does National Instruments disclose?
In 2022, National Instruments reported emissions for 6 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 National Instruments's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to National Instruments's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 170,601 tCO₂e (91.49%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 7,876 tCO₂e (4.22%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,381 tCO₂e (1.81%)
National Instruments's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into National Instruments's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, National Instruments reported a total carbon footprint of 202,843 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 412.37% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.abc
The largest contributor to National Instruments's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.62%.a