SBTi v2 for technology companies

SBTi v2 for technology companies

Technology companies cover a wide range of footprints. Hardware businesses look much more like manufacturers while software businesses are dominated by purchased services and use phase.

Why your sector is affected

Larger technology companies generally sit in Category A and face strong investor and customer attention on Scope 3.

Likely Scope 3 hotspots

  • Hardware components and contract manufacturing.
  • Cloud services, data centres and purchased compute.
  • Use of sold products for hardware portfolios.

Supplier evidence to prepare

  • Supplier specific emissions for major contract manufacturers.
  • Cloud provider emissions and renewables disclosures.
  • Documented methodology for use phase modelling.

Procurement actions that move the needle

  • Make supplier climate criteria part of hardware sourcing.
  • Prioritise low carbon cloud and infrastructure choices.
  • Engage major suppliers on product level emissions data.

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