Information Technology
Global 500 response rate: Information Technology Overall:
Key Industries within the sector:
Computers & Peripherals (8 of 9); Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (7 of 7); IT Services (7 of 7); Communications Equipment (6 of 6); Internet Software & Services (4 of 4); Software (4 of 5); Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (2 of 2).
Largest non-respondents include: Apple, Nintendo
Top disclosure scores Vs. top performance bands 100
Cisco Systems 95 90 EMC 85 80 75 B
Performance Band A-
Emissions reduction target progress 100
75 50 25 0 025 1 6
% of target period completed 50
75 Number of Information Technology companies
Carbon disclosure breakdown for sector Vs. Global 500 overall and CDLI
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Emissions management
Emissions reporting
Governance & strategy
Opportunities Risks Information Technology Overall Global 500 CDLI
Stakeholder engagement
100 A
Hewlett- Packard
Ericsson Microsoft
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
IBM SAP Accenture Google Nokia Samsung Sony 95% (38 of 40)
Emissions disclosure (t CO2-e) Scope 1
11,012,971 (89% disclosed) 10,909,016 (88% disclosed) 12,230,273
Scope 2 Scope 3 0 50 million 2011 2010 2009 Opportunities reported
• Use of various innovations to lessen the environmental impact of data centers, and the reduction of electricity and water consumption (e.g. the use of air-side economization, which results in “free cooling” for data centers year round)
• Innovative use of information and communications technology by third parties to reduce GHG emissions (e.g. video conferencing, Cloud Computing, electronics/computer materials, and software to support green initiatives such as the Smart Grid and sustainable building practices)
Risks reported
• Extreme weather conditions could result in an immediate financial impact if the availability of IT services is disrupted and supply chain and production process are delayed
• Carbon and energy taxes and regulations could increase electricity costs
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• Reputational risk resulting from inadequate management of ESG-related risks. As more customers become more environmentally conscious, the brand image of a company might become affected
Performance: percentage of respondents that implement best practices
Emissions reduction due to implementation of activities Progress toward meeting targets Disclosure of climate change information in mainstream filings or other external communications
Carbon disclosure score breakdown for Sector versus Global 500 overall and Global 500 CDLI4
Verification of emissions Monetary incentives Board or other senior management oversight Implementation of emissions reduction targets
100 80 60 40 20
Integration of climate change risks or opportunities into overall business strategy
28,437,966 (91% disclosed) 27,644,231 (88% disclosed) 25,924,352
164,318,131 (66% disclosed) 165,353,610 (75% disclosed)
187,969,292 100 million 150 million 200 million
0% 10%
Information Technology All Sectors Global 500 CDLI 20% Global 500 Overall 40% 50%
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60%
Global 500 Telecommunications 70% 80% 90% 100%
% of emissions reduction target achieved
Disclosure Score
Disclosure score range
Governance Risks
Opportunities Strategy and targets Achievements Emissions trading
Emissions reporting parameters
Scopes 1, 2 & 3 reporting (inc. energy use)
Emissions intensity and history
Communications
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