Zebra Technologies Corp
Zebra Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Zebra Technologies 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).
Zebra Technologies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Zebra Technologies's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zebra Technologies amounted to 14,214 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 Zebra Technologies increased by 11.05%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Zebra Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zebra Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zebra Technologies were 2,614 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Zebra Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Zebra Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 24.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zebra Technologies's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Zebra Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Zebra Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,100 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 11,600 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Zebra Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Zebra Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Zebra Technologies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zebra Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Zebra Technologies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Zebra Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Zebra Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Zebra Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Zebra Technologies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Zebra Technologies reported 1,347,400 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 Zebra Technologies includes a breakdown across 11 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
Zebra Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zebra Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Zebra Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,347,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 62.2% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 37.8% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Zebra Technologies reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Zebra Technologies's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Zebra Technologies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zebra Technologies's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zebra Technologies disclose?
In 2023, Zebra Technologies reported emissions for 11 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 Zebra Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Zebra Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 569,800 tCO₂e (42.29%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 507,800 tCO₂e (37.69%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 155,000 tCO₂e (11.5%)
Zebra Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Zebra Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Zebra Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,614 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,584 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Zebra Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Zebra Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Zebra Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.31, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Zebra Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Zebra Technologies ranked 5 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Zebra Technologies among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Zebra Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Zebra Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 1,361,614 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.59% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Zebra Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.96% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.85%. a