Netscout Systems Inc
Netscout Systems's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Netscout Systems 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).
Netscout Systems has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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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 Netscout Systems's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Netscout Systems amounted to 15,110 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 Netscout Systems decreased by 4.12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Netscout Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Netscout Systems's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Netscout Systems were 410 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Netscout Systems reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Netscout Systems's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Netscout Systems's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 46.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Netscout Systems's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Netscout Systems reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 14,700 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Netscout Systems reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Netscout Systems's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Netscout Systems 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Netscout Systems's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Netscout Systems 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Netscout Systems use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Netscout Systems reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Netscout Systems's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Netscout Systems's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Netscout Systems reported 4,580 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 Netscout Systems includes a breakdown across 2 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
Netscout Systems's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Netscout Systems's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Netscout Systems reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,580 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 Netscout Systems reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Netscout Systems's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 209.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Netscout Systems's Scope 3 emissions increased by 64.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Netscout Systems disclose?
In 2023, Netscout Systems reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Netscout Systems's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Netscout Systems's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,700 tCO₂e (80.79%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 880 tCO₂e (19.21%)
Netscout Systems's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Netscout Systems’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Netscout Systems reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 410 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 915 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Netscout Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Netscout Systems's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Netscout Systems reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.21 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Netscout Systems rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Netscout Systems ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Netscout Systems is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Netscout Systems's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Netscout Systems reported a total carbon footprint of 19,690 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.2% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Netscout Systems's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 74.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 23.26%. a