Zyxel Group Corp
Zyxel Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Zyxel Group 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).
Zyxel Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Zyxel Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zyxel Group amounted to 19,018.004 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 Zyxel Group increased by 0.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Zyxel Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zyxel Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zyxel Group were 1,307.478 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Zyxel Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Zyxel Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 381%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zyxel Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 35.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Zyxel Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Zyxel Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,710.526 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Zyxel Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Zyxel Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 183.63%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zyxel Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Zyxel Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Zyxel Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Zyxel Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Zyxel Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Zyxel Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Zyxel Group reported 957,546.991 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 Zyxel Group includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Zyxel Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zyxel Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Zyxel Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 957,546.991 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 1.13% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.87% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zyxel Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 117,657.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zyxel Group disclose?
In 2023, Zyxel Group reported emissions for 9 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.
What are the main sources of Zyxel Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Zyxel Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 946,033.3 tCO₂e (98.8%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,893.94 tCO₂e (0.72%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 2,764.81 tCO₂e (0.29%)
Zyxel Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Zyxel Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Zyxel Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,307.478 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 990 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.32 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Zyxel Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Zyxel Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Zyxel Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.26, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Zyxel Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Zyxel Group ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Zyxel Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Zyxel Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Zyxel Group reported a total carbon footprint of 976,564.995 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4,848.3% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Zyxel Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.05% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.81%.a