Cloudflare
Cloudflare, Inc., a leading provider of internet security and performance solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the cybersecurity and content delivery network (CDN) industries, serving millions of websites globally. With a focus on enhancing website security, optimising performance, and ensuring reliable connectivity, Cloudflare offers a suite of core products, including DDoS protection, web application firewalls, and CDN services. What sets Cloudflare apart is its extensive global network, which enables rapid content delivery and robust security measures. Recognised for its innovative approach, Cloudflare has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2019. The company continues to strengthen its market position, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to safeguard their online presence and improve user experience.
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Cloudflare's score of 40 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Cloudflare's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cloudflare reported total emissions of approximately 57,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 259,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, pledging to operate on 100% renewable energy and to remove all historical carbon emissions from its global network by 2025. This initiative aims to support a zero-carbon internet, demonstrating Cloudflare's proactive approach to sustainability. Comparatively, in 2022, Cloudflare's emissions were about 20,982,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 137,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, indicating a significant increase in emissions in 2023, particularly in Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which often represents a substantial portion of total corporate emissions. Cloudflare's near-term targets are classified as committed, with no specific long-term targets currently established. The company's climate initiatives are not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that its commitments and data are independently sourced. Overall, Cloudflare is positioning itself as a leader in the tech sector's transition to sustainable practices, with a clear focus on reducing its carbon impact.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,955,150 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cloudflare is participating in some 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.
