Citrix Systems, Inc., commonly referred to as Citrix, is a leading provider of digital workspace solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the technology industry, particularly in the realms of virtualisation, networking, and cloud computing. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Citrix offers innovative products such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, which enable secure remote access to applications and data. Citrix's unique approach to delivering seamless user experiences while ensuring robust security has garnered recognition in the market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its pioneering role in application virtualisation. As a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance productivity and collaboration, Citrix continues to shape the future of work with its comprehensive suite of solutions.
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In 2020, Citrix Systems, headquartered in the United States, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 281,461,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 3,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 12,618,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company did not disclose any Scope 3 emissions data for that year. Citrix has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific near-term reduction targets have been removed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. As of May 2021, Citrix's near-term target status was marked as "Committed," but this has since changed, indicating a shift in their climate strategy. The emissions data is cascaded from Citrix Systems, Inc., reflecting the company's overall performance in sustainability initiatives. The organisation operates within the software and services sector and continues to explore avenues for enhancing its climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,260,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,099,000 | 000,000,000 |
Citrix Systems's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 979% last year and increased by approximately 979% since 2019, 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 47% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Citrix Systems 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.

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