Cloudflare Sustainability Profile
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 61% 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 carbon 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, although it does not currently disclose 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 is part of their broader strategy to mitigate climate impact. The company is committed to achieving these targets across all scopes of emissions. The emissions data is sourced directly from Cloudflare, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. As of now, Cloudflare has not established Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets but remains committed to near-term climate action.
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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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Cloudflare'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.
Cloudflare has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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