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Viasat Inc

Common Name
Viasat
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Communication Equipment
Employees
7,000
Ticker
VSAT
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Viasat Inc. is a prominent global communications company specializing in high-speed satellite broadband services and secure networking systems. The primary function of Viasat is to provide reliable in...

Viasat's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Viasat 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).

Viasat has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Viasat's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
a. Viasat's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. Viasat's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023
b. Viasat's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into Viasat's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofViasat amounted to58,154metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Viasatincreased by 18.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Viasat's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202502 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+97%+13%+124%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Viasat's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Viasat were 6,307 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Viasat reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Viasat's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 409.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Viasat's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Viasat's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Viasat reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,927 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 51,847 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Viasat reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Viasat's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 96.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Viasat's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 20.41% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Viasat use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Viasat reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Viasat's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320242025015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Viasat's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Viasat reported 2,133,308 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Viasat includes a breakdown across 15of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Viasat's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202420250650 k1.3 M1.95 M2.6 MtCO2e+16%-12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Viasat's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Viasat reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,133,308 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 10.74%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 89.26%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Viasat's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.72%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Viasat disclose?

In 2025, Viasat reported emissions for 15 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 Viasat's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Viasat's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,877,460 tCOâ‚‚e(88.01%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 155,784 tCOâ‚‚e(7.3%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 26,662 tCOâ‚‚e(1.25%)

Viasat's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(88.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(7.3%)Investments(Cat. 15)(1.2%)

Insights into Viasat’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Viasat reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,307 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,520 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.4 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Viasat's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)OEOOOSI SystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,713Scope 1 Intensity: 6.72 tCO2e/$MNETGEARYear: 2023Scope 1: 404 tCO2eRevenue: $M 741Scope 1 Intensity: 0.55 tCO2e/$MEEEuronet WorldwideYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,113 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,990Scope 1 Intensity: 1.03 tCO2e/$MHewlett Packard EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,126Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MDiebold NixdorfYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,751Scope 1 Intensity: 18.44 tCO2e/$MBeldenYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,461Scope 1 Intensity: 4.05 tCO2e/$MJuniper NetworksYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,446 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,074Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MVishay IntertechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,938Scope 1 Intensity: 23.57 tCO2e/$MCisco SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,807Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MCienaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,709 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,015Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MPlexusYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,950 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,961Scope 1 Intensity: 2.01 tCO2e/$MMotorola SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,181 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,817Scope 1 Intensity: 1.31 tCO2e/$MADTRAN HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 695 tCO2eRevenue: $M 923Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MViavi SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,106Scope 1 Intensity: 0.89 tCO2e/$MTeradataYear: 2024Scope 1: 359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,750Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MZebra TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,548 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,981Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MLumentum HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,715 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,359Scope 1 Intensity: 6.41 tCO2e/$MDropboxYear: 2024Scope 1: 515 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,548Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MAkamai TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 45 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,982Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MMongoDBYear: 2024Scope 1: 326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,006Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MKeysight TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,979Scope 1 Intensity: 2.67 tCO2e/$MCommScope HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,206Scope 1 Intensity: 9.08 tCO2e/$MCloudflareYear: 2024Scope 1: 198 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,669Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MViasatYear: 2025Scope 1: 6,307 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,520Scope 1 Intensity: 1.40 tCO2e/$M

How does Viasat's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Viasat reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.4 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.03, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Viasat rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Viasat ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Viasat is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Viasat's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Viasat reported a total carbon footprint of 2,191,462 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.12% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Viasat's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.37%.a

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