Atos commits to net-zero carbon emissions as soon as 2028
We have set the highest standard for our industry not only for our own ambitious net-zero targets but also for our clients and supply chain.
“It is time to accelerate the fight against climate change. By raising our own decarbonization ambition, we will better support our clients on their journey by tapping into the power of digital technologies and their identified potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 20 percent in other sectors. Our worldwide industry leadership in decarbonization will directly benefit all our customers”.
Elie Girard, CEO Atos
Our environmental journey
Our environmental program began in 2008 and we became one of the first digital companies to offset the carbon emissions of our datacenters in 2014. Our program has significantly reduced our carbon footprint, meeting the most demanding scientific objectives of the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) to keep global warming at 1.5 °C.
2008
Atos launches its Environmental Program and focuses on climate emergency
2014
All Atos’ main sites must enter the ISO 14001 certification process and get certified
2015
Climate change commitments are made by Atos as part of the Paris Agreement1
2016
Atos’ CO2 reduction targets are now part of the Group’s 3-year Strategic Plans
2017
The SBT initiative validates Atos’ carbon intensity target for 2050 (-86% versus 2012)
2018
Atos’ absolute CO2e emissions are reduced by -50% between 2012 and 2018
2019
Atos offset 100% of its carbon operational perimeter 50/50 carbon capture and wind-farms projects
2020
Atos commits to the 1.5°C SBT by 2025 and to reach Net Zero emissions by 2035
2021
Atos commits to Net Zero emissions as early as 2028 (i.e. 22 years ahead of the Paris COP 21 Agreement)
1Paris Agreement: the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, when the agreement to set a goal of limiting global warming to “well below 2 °C” compared to pre-industrial levels was signed.
Related resources
Environmental Policy
Atos’ senior management approved a Global Environmental Policy which sets out the path for minimizing our environmental footprint. The policy applies to all divisions, support functions and all Global Business Units.
Environmental Position Paper
To contribute to a more decarbonized society by promoting digital solutions that reduce the impact on the environment, Atos describes its ambition and actions plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2028.
