What You Need to Know: Zyxel Gets SBTi Nod for Carbon Reduction Goals

Zyxel Networks has secured approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, aligning with the 1.5°C climate goal of the Paris Agreement.

The SBTi validation marks a significant milestone in Zyxel’s environmental strategy and confirms that its roadmap to net-zero meets global scientific standards.

Here’s what you need to know about Zyxel’s climate action push:

1. Science-Backed Targets Now Official
The SBTi has validated Zyxel Group’s near- and long-term climate targets, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across its operations and value chain.

2. Short-Term Cuts by 2030 and 2034
Zyxel aims to slash its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42 percent by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline.
The company is also targeting a 58.8 percent reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2034, compared to a 2023 base year.

3. Long-Term Vision for Net-Zero by 2050
By 2050, Zyxel intends to cut 90 percent of its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, demonstrating its long-range commitment to decarbonization.

4. Low-Carbon Transition in Full Swing
To meet its goals, Zyxel is rolling out solar power systems, deploying digital carbon management tools, and upgrading its equipment to improve energy efficiency.

5. Green Supply Chain Collaboration
Zyxel is engaging suppliers through green procurement practices and product carbon tracking, creating a low-carbon value chain with shared responsibility.

6. Sustainable Product Design in Focus
The company is improving product energy performance, extending product lifespans, and maximizing recyclability to reduce lifecycle emissions.

7. Transparent Reporting via TCFD
Zyxel follows the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) guidelines to assess climate risks and provide transparent emissions data to stakeholders.

8. Backed by Global Recognition
The SBTi, established by CDP, UNGC, WRI, and WWF, is the gold standard for validating corporate climate goals in line with international climate science.

9. More Than a Networking Company
Zyxel has over three decades of experience in networking solutions and is trusted by over 1 million businesses in 150 markets.

10. Leading the Way in Taiwan and Beyond
Recognized among the Best Taiwan Global Brands, Zyxel ranks among the top five SMB networking companies in EMEA and globally.

Zyxel’s SBTi approval sets the stage for increased accountability, greater stakeholder trust, and continued innovation toward a low-carbon future.