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Moving Forward Responsibly: Our 2025 Impact Report

Saskia Schwartz is the Director of ESG Programs at Akamai Technologies.

Key takeaways

Akamai's 2025 Impact Report is built on the Accountability, Community, and Trust (ACT) Framework, which integrates environmental, social, and governance priorities directly into our core business strategy.

Akamai grew its renewable energy share to 52% globally, executed its first two European virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), and maintained a 100% electronic waste recycling rate.

More than 80% of employees reported positive engagement and inclusion scores, supported by expanded technical upskilling platforms and flagship manager development programs like LEAD.

The Akamai Foundation awarded US$2.63 million in global giving — including US$2.14 million in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) grants — and employees contributed over 9,093 volunteer hours across 25 countries.

Akamai completed its first Double Materiality…