Oracle

Carbon per million dollars of revenue. The legacy industry-standard reference (CDP, MSCI). Useful for cross-sector context, but distorted by margin — high-margin firms appear artificially efficient. Read alongside the operational and asset intensities for the full picture.

OpEx (operating expenditure) is the running cost of the business — staff, services, energy, materials. This shows how carbon-intensive operations are per million dollars of spend. Removes the margin distortion that revenue-based ratios introduce.

EVIC (Enterprise Value Including Cash) is the firm's total capital footprint — equity + debt + cash + minority interest. The EU's standard intensity measure (SFDR PAI 3) — answers: how much carbon does each million of capital deployed in this business produce?

PP&E (Property, Plant & Equipment) plus leased real-estate assets is the firm's physical infrastructure on the balance sheet. This shows the carbon intensity of that physical footprint — uses Scope 1+2+3 for consistency with the other headline intensities. Surfaces stranded-asset risk for asset-heavy firms.

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OCI purchases renewable energy through RECs, Guarantees of Origin (GOs), and green tariffs where applicable. Oracle is identifying virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) deals to create additional local renewable energy for Oracle data centers. In FY25, 91% of total electricity consumption was renewable and 90% of OCI electricity was renewable. Oracle participates in RE100 and Clean Energy Buyers Alliance (CEBA). As Oracle expands its portfolio, it is evaluating micro-grid solutions including on and off-site renewable generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) opportunities. The estimated spend in FY25 on renewable energy and RECs was approximately $6.4 million.

Oracle intends to neutralize residual emissions with permanent carbon removals at the end of its 2050 net-zero target. Oracle does not plan to purchase and cancel carbon credits for neutralization or beyond value chain mitigation in the near term. Planned milestones and near-term investments for neutralization are marked confidential. Oracle is exploring Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) as part of its micro-grid solution evaluation for data centers. No specific DAC or BECCS contracts have been disclosed.

• Data center energy efficiency and power usage effectiveness improvement

  Oracle deploys next-generation architecture based on Open Compute Project standards to design scalable, energy-efficient data center infrastructure. Specific measures include phase-shedding voltage regulator designs, power supplies meeting global regulatory efficiency standards, UPS optimization, chiller replacement, HVAC setpoint optimization, and LED lighting upgrades. Oracle targets ENERGY STAR, LEED, and BOMA 360 certifications. In FY25, HVAC optimization alone saved ~1,997 tCO2e and $354K. VEPO (Virtual Emergency Power Off) and Infrawatch automated monitoring manage cooling resilience.

• Business travel reduction (25% air travel emissions reduction target)

  Oracle's Environmental Policy includes a commitment to a 25% reduction in employee air travel emissions. Business travel is reported as Scope 3 Cat 6 and was 58,338 tCO2e in FY25, down from 82,056 tCO2e in FY24. Oracle tracks air travel using a dedicated reporting tool, characterizing trips as short-, medium-, or long-haul. Employee commuter benefits include ride-sharing programs, EV charging stations, and alternative transport options across North America.

• Renewable electricity procurement for OCI cloud data centers

  Electricity from OCI data centers represents approximately 88% of Oracle's total electricity consumption, making renewable energy procurement the single largest lever for Scope 2 reduction. Oracle covers colocation and OCI load through unbundled RECs (US-RECs and Indian RECs), green tariffs, and supplier-procured renewable energy. In FY25, 90% of OCI electricity consumption was renewable. Oracle tracks coverage by site and MWh volume and aims to match 100% of electricity consumed with environmental attribute certificates (EACs).

• Building certifications and facility efficiency

  Oracle has 33 ENERGY STAR certified buildings, 8 LEED certified buildings, and 28 BOMA certified buildings. Uses building automation, smart controls, and upgraded HVAC. 92 buildings globally operate on 100% renewable energy. Water-saving strategies include rainwater harvesting, xeriscape gardening, and condensate reclamation.

• Data center energy efficiency and high-density cloud computing

  OCI provides a high-density computing environment yielding economies of scale and optimized energy usage. The elastic platform scales dynamically, eliminating need to build excess capacity. Data centers follow best practices for cooling and energy management. Across offices and OCI data centers, electricity consumption is one of the largest contributors to Oracle's operational carbon footprint.

• Circular hardware lifecycle and take-back programs

  Oracle offers take-back programs for all hardware customers to prevent e-waste. 99.4% of all processed hardware is recycled or reused, with 7.5 million pounds of retired customer hardware collected. 100% of technology recycling partners are ISO 14001 certified. Oracle harvests spare parts and remanufactures equipment to extend product lifespan. The Design for the Environment program assesses energy efficiency, dematerialization, serviceability, and recyclability.

• Hardware product energy efficiency via Design for Environment and Energy Star certification

  Oracle's Design for the Environment (DfE) program guides engineers to prioritize recyclability, reuse, and energy efficiency in hardware product design. Oracle's products comply with global regulatory standards for power efficiency. Oracle continues to obtain ENERGY STAR certification for server products used in Engineered Systems and Oracle Cloud Data Centers. Scope 3 Cat 11 (use of sold products) emissions totaled 96,771 tCO2e in FY25, calculated from hardware power consumption, utilization rates, and regional grid emission factors. Oracle's hardware take-back programs and remanufactured parts reduce end-of-life impacts.

• Supply chain engagement: requiring supplier emissions reduction targets and environmental programs

  Oracle engages key hardware suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier 2) representing ~96% of direct supplier spend via annual sustainability surveys aligned with the RBA framework. Oracle set a target for 100% of key suppliers to have environmental programs by 2025 (achieved: 100%) and 80% of key suppliers to have emissions reduction targets by 2025 (achieved: 84% for direct, 81% for indirect). Oracle uses EcoVadis for indirect supplier engagement and the RBA Emissions Management Tool (EMT) for direct hardware suppliers. CDP disclosures are also collected from key suppliers to complement supply chain risk assessments.

• Supplier engagement on emissions reduction

  Oracle engages with indirect and direct suppliers to report carbon, water, and waste footprints. 88% of key high spend tier 1 and strategic tier 2 suppliers have an environmental program in place, and 82% have emissions reduction targets in place. 74 Responsible Business Alliance audits were completed at direct hardware supplier factory locations in FY24.

• Green logistics and eco-friendly transportation

  Oracle works with logistics partners to minimize shipments, maximize consolidation, and select sustainable modes of transportation including lower-emission options such as bio-liquefied natural gas. Collaborates with travel partners to reduce flight emissions, encourage public transportation, and promote sustainable lodging.