The Consumer Technology Association's U.S.-based members reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 9% from 2016 to 2017, an accomplishment given the global electronics industry experienced a 2.7% increase in emissions during the same time period, according to the association's first report on the subject.

The 2019 Industry Report on GHG Emissions is based on emissions data from CTA members that are publicly disclosing their data as well as on companies' "independent environmental achievements and goal-setting initiatives," the association said in a statement. It is part of the group's Board of Industry Leaders resolution to honor the spirit of the 2017 Paris climate agreement, which members approved following the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the treaty.

"The consumer technology industry is committed to creating solutions that address climate change," CTA CEO Gary Shapiro said. "This report is a key step to monitoring the progress we've already made—and understanding how we can continue to improve."

Other findings in the report include:

• More than 55% of CTA members received an A or A- grade from CDP, a nonprofit charity that grades companies on their environmental impacts.
• Many tech companies are shifting to more sustainable operations and making energy-saving goals a top priority. The report lists several examples, such as Adobe Systems, which has committed to source only renewable energy by 2035.
• While the number of tech devices in U.S. homes increased 21% from 2013 to 2017, those devices were using 25% less residential energy.