Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of digital security since its founding in 2005. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company focuses on providing advanced security solutions that protect organisations from cyber threats. Renowned for its innovative approach, Palo Alto Networks offers a comprehensive suite of products, including next-generation firewalls, cloud security, and endpoint protection. These solutions are distinguished by their ability to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning, ensuring robust defence mechanisms against evolving threats. As a market leader, Palo Alto Networks has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its technology and a strong reputation for reliability and effectiveness in the cybersecurity landscape.
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Palo Alto Networks's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,766,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 9,171,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 1,809,142,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as investments, use of sold products, and purchased goods and services. Palo Alto Networks has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by the end of fiscal year 2040. This target includes a 90% reduction in emissions, with the remaining emissions to be mitigated through carbon removal investments. In the near term, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by the end of fiscal year 2027, using a fiscal 2021 baseline. Additionally, it plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 40% per million USD value added within the same timeframe. Palo Alto Networks is committed to ensuring that 65% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will set Science-Based Targets by 2027. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Overall, Palo Alto Networks is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and has established a clear framework for achieving its climate goals, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 716,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,501,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 193,118,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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