The climate is changing. We are too.
Netflix’s sustainability practices and goals.
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Taking the responsibility
At Netflix, we understand the urgency of the climate crisis and actively take action against climate change.
Beyond our daily operations, we actively collaborate with environmental organizations to drive systemic change. We believe that it is our duty to inspire and empower our customers to make sustainable choices.
Our approach
Understanding the footprint
01
Setting science-based targets
02
Creating impact together
03
Total GHG Emissions
204,238
tons of CO2e
Proven By Science
Disclosing Scope 1, 2, 3 Emissions
2025 target
-4,2%
We have commited to reduce our carbon emissions by 4,2% by 2025.
Total Emission Breakdown
9,4%
Scope 1 & 2
90,6%
Scope 3
Emissions analysis
Accurate footprint, backed by science.
By understanding our sources for GHG emissions and environmental impact, we can set goals, prioritize actions and work effectively to reduce emissions in order to reach our climate targets.
Emission / Employee
161
KG CO2
Emission / Revenue
89
KG CO2
vs Industry Average
-10%
KG CO2
Completely transparent
We calculated total emissions based on available consumption data and three scopes of the GHG Protocol, analyzing the share of emissions coming per each employee and compared the results with industry average.
Disclosing the origin
Major emission sources
Purchased goods and services
65% -
Employee commuting
19% -
Business travel
7% -
Upstream leased assets
5% -
Mobile combustion
3% -
Heat and steam
1% -
For Scope 1 and 2 calculations, which largely consists of electricity in our office buildings, consumption information from our electricity suppliers and landlords have been used.
For calculation of Scope 3, multiple methods have been used. These include calculations based on usage, spend data, vendorspecific spend data and publicly available estimates.
Climate targets
Climate targets
-30%
the percentage of emissions Netflix aims to reduce by 2030 through implementing reduction actions.
Accelerating change
Accelerating change
Netflix is taking action
✔ Done
Sustainable commute
At Netflix, we provide various options for sustainable commute, such as: work from home policy, encourage energy-efficient driving, carpooling.
Mobility
-896 t CO2
✔ Done
Refurbishing IT hardware
By using refurbished IT equipment, we extend the life cycle of existing IT hardware, reducing the need for new equipment and the associated emissions.
Facility
-456 t CO2
• In Progress
Renewable energy usage
By installing solar panels we generate our own electricity from renewable sources. This reduces the reliance on fossil fuels and significantly cuts down on emissions.
Facility
-997 t CO2
• In Progress
E-waste recycling
We are implementing recycling programs for electronic waste, such as: proper disposal of electronic waste, reuse of electronic components and partnering with recycling facilities.
Waste
-289 t CO2
✔ Done
Cloud-based solutions
Adopting cloud-based storage solutions, such as cloud desktops and virtual machines helps us reduce energy consumption.
Facility
-1022 t CO2
✔ Done
Cutting media project emissions
We measured and cut emissions of 20+ media projects which helped us to reduce carbon footprint by 1,5%.
Facility
-1573 t CO2
• In Progress
Reducing travel emissions
By promoting virtual meetings, sustainable transportation and using fuel-efficient vehicles, we are reducing carbon emissions, associated with business travel.
Mobility
-817 t CO2
✔ Done
Reduced servers energy usage
By using refurbished IT equipment, we extend the life cycle of existing IT hardware, reducing the need for new equipment and the associated emissions.
Facility
-645 t CO2
✔ Done
Home office
At Netflix, we established a comprehensive Work from Home Policy, which enabled employees to set up a workplace in their house or apartment and discuss tasks and goals with team members remotely.
Mobility
-1022 t CO2
6,975 people
are engaged in sustainability efforts
At Netflix, we believe in the power of collective action to drive positive change. We are extremely proud to share that 6,975 employees from various departments and levels of our organization have actively engaged in sustainability efforts.
To further support these efforts, we have launched employee-led programs and initiatives that empower individuals to take action in their day-to-day lives. From recycling and waste reduction drives to promoting sustainable commuting solutions, our employees have enthusiastically embraced these opportunities to make a difference in their communities.
“I am proud to be part of an organization that not only entertains millions of people worldwide, but also takes responsibility for its environmental footprint. Through collaborative projects, we have significantly reduced our energy consumption by implementing efficient technologies and practices in our data centers and offices. We have also invested in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to reduce our carbon emissions.”
Climate investments
We compensate, what cannot be reduced
At Netflix, we invest in climate projects to bind more emissions than we emit and achieve climate positivity.
Impact
1920 t
CO2 Compensated
150,000
hectares of threatened forest area protected
Certifications
REDD+, VCS & CCBS
Protecting forests
Protecting forests
📍 Para Portel, Brazil
Portel-Para Amazonas Protection
The main objective of the project is to avoid and prevent unplanned deforestation in native forests thus avoiding the net emission of 10,564,630 tCO2e through a period of 41 years of the Project’s lifetime.
The relevance:
The endangered Amazon rainforest plays an critical part in regulating the world's oxygen and carbon cycles
In the past few decades deforestation has advanced rapidly through clearing for agriculture and illegal logging
By protecting the forests, not only many endangered species can be protected, but also the carbon footprint can significantly be reduced
Commited towards global goals.
We empower progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainability Report 2022
Download our latest sustainability report to see where we are now in the journey to Net Zero.
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