As part of our EMS and the continuous improvement of our sustainability program, we are further developing our embodied emissions program and weaving it into our operational efficiency lifecycle.

As part of our net-zero targets and broader sustainability goal, Akamai is dedicated to exploring collaborative methods to reduce the embodied carbon emissions within the supply chain that supports our global platform. We recognize the urgency of this issue and are working on a comprehensive approach that includes four critical stages.

Critical Stages Toward Achieving Our Goal

Work toward enhancing transparency and traceability across the Akamai supply chain

We are in pursuit of fostering a collaborative relationship with our suppliers to gain deeper insights into their emissions impact and explore opportunities to reduce their environmental footprint.

Seek ways to incorporate low-carbon materials and technologies into our network

We are investigating alternative materials and energy-efficient technologies that can assist us in reducing the embodied emissions linked with the physical footprint of our global platform.

Implement sustainable practices across our operations

We are reducing waste, conserving energy, and promoting sustainable options for our global platform. Our ISO 14001 audits will soon expand focus to include our e-waste process.

Connect with our industry partners and stakeholders

We believe it is important to promote best practices in sustainable supply chain management and advocate for policies supporting a low-carbon economy for our global platform.

In our annual emissions reporting, we are prioritizing accuracy in measuring and reducing our embodied carbon footprint. Our current focus has been calculating the embodied carbon emissions from our hardware and component purchases for our global platform. We recognize there is an opportunity for continued refinement and validation when measuring specific embodied emissions. We acknowledge the impact on our emissions output of purchasing capital goods over their useful life and remain dedicated to working with the industry to achieve greater accuracy in our calculations.