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SBTi v2 for technology companies

SBTi v2 for technology companies: hardware supply chains, cloud emissions and use of sold products

A diagnostic based on the latest guidance, not formal SBTi guidance.

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.

Last updated: June 2026

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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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