Seagate Technology Holdings PLC
Seagate Technology Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings 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).
Seagate Technology Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  d | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  d | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  d | 0000000 |
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Insights into Seagate Technology Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Seagate Technology Holdings amounted to 976,534 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 Seagate Technology Holdings increased by 4.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Seagate Technology Holdings were 274,114 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.07%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 259,663 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 702,420 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Seagate Technology Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Seagate Technology Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Seagate Technology Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Seagate Technology Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings reported 4,486,700 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 Seagate Technology Holdings includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,486,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 23.91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 76.09% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Seagate Technology Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 51.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year (2023), Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ac
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Seagate Technology Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,395,200 tCO₂e (75.67%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 727,200 tCO₂e (16.21%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 168,700 tCO₂e (3.76%)
Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Seagate Technology Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 274,114 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,551 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 41.84 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Seagate Technology Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Seagate Technology Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 41.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.42, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Seagate Technology Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Seagate Technology Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Seagate Technology Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 5,463,234 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.21% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.abc
The largest contributor to Seagate Technology Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.86%.a