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Computer Services
GB
updated 2 days ago

Avast Limited

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Avast Limited, a leading name in cybersecurity, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1988, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its IPO in 2018 and the acquisition of AVG Technologies, which expanded its product offerings and market reach. Specialising in antivirus software, internet security, and privacy solutions, Avast is renowned for its innovative approach to protecting users from online threats. Its core products, including Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Premium Security, stand out for their user-friendly interfaces and robust protection features. With millions of active users worldwide, Avast holds a prominent position in the cybersecurity industry, consistently recognised for its commitment to safeguarding digital experiences.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Avast Limited's score of 51 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avast Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Gen Digital Inc.

Avast Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Gen Digital Inc., which may influence its climate reporting and commitments. Despite the lack of specific emissions data, Avast Limited is part of a broader corporate family that may have its own climate initiatives. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented for Avast Limited at this time. The absence of data suggests that the company may still be developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. As a subsidiary, Avast Limited's climate commitments and performance may be aligned with those of Gen Digital Inc., but specific details regarding emissions, reduction targets, or initiatives have not been disclosed. This context highlights the importance of transparency in corporate climate commitments, particularly for companies operating within the technology sector.

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202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
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Scope 2
34,492,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
180,108,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avast Limited's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Avast Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Avast Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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