Climate Change Data

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:50%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Supply Chain
  • Community

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 2 emissions by more than 50% from 2019 levels while growing the network by more than 60%
  • Reduced overall emissions by 30% since 2015
  • Powered 50% of network with renewable energy
  • Recycled 100% of e-waste

Social Achievements

  • Launched partnership with Common Energy, supporting a clean energy project and making charitable contributions
  • Provided additional employee benefits globally to support remote work during the pandemic
  • Increased employee engagement through virtual volunteerism and wellness activities
  • Partnered with Microsoft on Hackathon 2020 to develop a carbon footprint assessment app

Governance Achievements

  • Joined the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) to improve responsible supply chain program
  • Worked with Hypertec and Jabil on sustainable reporting and practices

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Contribute to achieving a zero-carbon internet
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Managing emissions and power consumption across a global network of 4,200+ locations
  • Sourcing renewable energy for a geographically dispersed infrastructure
  • Balancing sustainability goals with the need to maintain high performance and security for customers
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in net-new renewable energy projects (wind and solar farms)
  • Collaborating with data center partners to procure attestable renewable energy
  • Improving network efficiency through hardware and software optimizations
  • Working with suppliers to improve sustainable practices

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Partnering with environmentally conscious suppliers
  • Implementing a responsible supply chain program through SPLC membership
  • Collaboration on sustainable reporting and practices with key suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, CDP

Certifications: ISO 14063-3

Third-party Assurance: Third-party auditor (details in Appendix)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed