In 2023, Ribbon Communications 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).
Ribbon Communications 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 2,124a | 2,166a | 2,378a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 15,196a | 16,039a | 19,910a | |
Location-Based | 17,139a | 18,517a | 19,463a | |
Total Scope 3 | 11,093a | 11,424a | 12,078a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 2.5704a | 2.6422a | 2.8143a |
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In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ribbon Communications amounted to 19,263 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 Ribbon Communications decreased by 6.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ribbon Communications were 2,124 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Ribbon Communications's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 45.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ribbon Communications's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,196 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 17,139 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, Ribbon Communications's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 20.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ribbon Communications's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ribbon Communications's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported 11,093 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 Ribbon Communications includes a breakdown across 6 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
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,093 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
Since 2019, Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Ribbon Communications's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ribbon Communications's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2023, Ribbon Communications 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.
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,124 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 826 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.57 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.26, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2023, Ribbon Communications ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Ribbon Communications among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported a total carbon footprint of 30,356 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.45% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Ribbon Communications's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 56.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.54%.a