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.
In 2023, Cloudflare reported total emissions of approximately 57,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 259,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where the company recorded about 20,982,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 and 137,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1. The emissions data reflects Cloudflare's commitment to transparency in its environmental impact, although it has not yet disclosed any Scope 3 emissions. Cloudflare 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 and demonstrates the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term reduction targets, although it has not yet established a net-zero target. Cloudflare's emissions data is sourced directly from Cloudflare, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. Overall, Cloudflare's emissions and climate commitments reflect a growing awareness and responsibility towards sustainability within the tech industry, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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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.