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Blue Coat, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Blue Coat, Inc., a prominent player in the cybersecurity industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a leader in web security and application performance, serving clients across various sectors globally. Blue Coat's core offerings include advanced threat protection, secure web gateways, and cloud security solutions, all designed to safeguard organisations against evolving cyber threats. Their unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep threat intelligence, ensuring robust protection for enterprises. With a strong market position, Blue Coat has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its innovative products and services. The company continues to be a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their security posture in an increasingly digital landscape.

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49

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Blue Coat, Inc.'s score of 49 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Blue Coat, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Gen Digital Inc.

Blue Coat, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Gen Digital Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As of now, Blue Coat has not established any documented reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it participate in recognised frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). This lack of publicly available data suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy. In the context of the industry, many organisations are increasingly focusing on transparency and accountability regarding their carbon footprints. As a subsidiary, Blue Coat may benefit from the broader sustainability initiatives and targets set by Gen Digital Inc. However, without specific emissions data or commitments, it is challenging to assess Blue Coat's individual impact on climate change or its alignment with industry standards.

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202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
6,881,000
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Blue Coat, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Blue Coat, Inc.'s primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Blue Coat, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Blue Coat, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Blue Coat, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Blue Coat, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 11% last year and decreased by approximately 57% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
87%
Capital Goods
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Blue Coat, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Blue Coat, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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