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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Cloudflare's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Cloudflare's score of 10 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, resulting in a combined total of about 57,309,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions at approximately 20,982,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 137,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, totalling around 21,119,000 kg CO2e. Cloudflare has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. Their emissions intensity has shown a decrease over the years, with 2021 reporting an intensity of about 2.4e-08 kg CO2e per dollar of revenue, improving to approximately 2.2e-08 kg CO2e per dollar in 2022. As a software and services company headquartered in the United States, Cloudflare is actively working to address its carbon footprint, focusing on transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting.
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Add to project| 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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
