In 2024, Akamai deepened our focus on sustainability by aligning our cloud computing services, security, and delivery operations with our climate scenarios across key metros globally, in conjunction with our broader 2030 corporate sustainability goals. Building upon our 2023 advancements, we further integrated our Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) — our cloud computing business — into our sustainability framework, underscoring our pathway to achieving a 1.5°C future.

Akamai’s Emissions First approach serves as the foundation of our approach of addressing climate impact and building a resilient business model. We are prioritizing direct, measurable emissions reductions across our global operations and infrastructure, and it reflects our dedication to sustainability that scales with Akamai’s growth. Our pathway toward achieving net-zero by 2030 incorporates a series of adaptation and resilience measures tailored to meet the unique challenges of our expansive network.

Our revised pathway approach leverages insights from the IPCC’s Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs), with a strategic emphasis on RCP 1.9 and 2.6, which are essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Akamai’s roadmap incorporates robust adaptation strategies across our global footprint, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions where data center resilience, energy efficiency, and renewable energy integration are imperative.

In response to evolving standards and the unique complexities of aligning our decentralized global network with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Akamai has decided not to pursue SBTi target setting. We believe that our approach to transparent, robust annual reporting through CDP disclosures provides a comprehensive view of our emissions reduction progress and target achievements. By leveraging these disclosures, along with our adherence to strategy and governance principles such as those found in our Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and in the future with our International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 disclosure, we are building a foundation that will keep stakeholders well-informed about our ongoing sustainability performance and adaptation to emerging standards.

Additionally, our support of The Climate Pledge reinforces our dedication to achieving net-zero emissions. We view this strategic alignment as a powerful framework that complements our existing reporting, allowing us to continue building a resilient, forward-looking sustainability program without relying solely on the SBTi. Through this approach, Akamai remains steadfast in our pursuit of impactful emissions reductions that are both measurable and aligned with global climate goals.

Akamai’s climate resilience strategy is integral to our broader pathway toward a 1.5°C-aligned future. As our organization continues to expand, we remain focused on embedding sustainability across the company, ensuring that our operations not only progress toward net-zero goals but also build the resilience necessary to thrive in a carbon-constrained world. This holistic approach underscores Akamai’s role as an industry leader in sustainability, setting a course that aligns with the latest climate science and international standards.