Ribbon Communications Inc
Ribbon Communications's GHG Emissions Data Preview
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.
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Insights into Ribbon Communications's Operational Emissions
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).
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.
Ribbon Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ribbon Communications's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ribbon Communications were 2,124 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ribbon Communications reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ribbon Communications's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 79.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
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.
What are Ribbon Communications's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,196 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 17,139 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Ribbon Communications reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ribbon Communications's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 27.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
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.
What methodology does Ribbon Communications use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Ribbon Communications's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ribbon Communications's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported 11,093 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,093 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Ribbon Communications reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 40.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ribbon Communications disclose?
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,567 tCOâ‚‚e (59.2%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,600 tCOâ‚‚e (14.42%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,344 tCOâ‚‚e (12.12%)
Ribbon Communications's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ribbon Communications's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ribbon Communications reported a total carbon footprint of 30,356 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.