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Darktrace

Darktrace, officially known as Darktrace Limited, is a pioneering cybersecurity firm headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the artificial intelligence-driven security sector, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in autonomous cyber defence, Darktrace's core products, including the Enterprise Immune System and Cyber AI Analyst, leverage machine learning to detect and respond to threats in real-time. This innovative approach sets Darktrace apart, enabling organisations to safeguard their digital environments against evolving cyber threats. Recognised for its cutting-edge technology, Darktrace has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a key player in the cybersecurity landscape. With a commitment to advancing AI in security, Darktrace continues to redefine how businesses protect themselves in an increasingly complex digital world.

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63

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Darktrace's score of 63 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Darktrace's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Darktrace reported total carbon emissions of approximately 51,960,600 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 56,500 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 568,500 kg CO2e, mainly from purchased electricity. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, at approximately 51,868,400 kg CO2e, encompassing categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and downstream leased assets. Darktrace has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90.7% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, Darktrace plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 63% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Long-term, the company aims for a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD value added by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Darktrace's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating a clear pathway towards significant emissions reductions in the coming years.

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Scope 2
487,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Darktrace's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Darktrace is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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