Knowbe4

Knowbe4's reported carbon emissions

KnowBe4, headquartered in the US, has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the reporting year 2024, KnowBe4 reported a total of approximately 5.1 million kg CO2e. This breaks down into approximately 87,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, primarily from fugitive emissions, and approximately 156,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 4.8 million kg CO2e, with business travel and employee commute being the largest contributors. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 3.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were not explicitly detailed as a total but included fugitive emissions of around 56,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounted for approximately 128,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2.8 million kg CO2e, with employee commute being the largest category. For 2022, KnowBe4's total emissions were approximately 2.0 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 55,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 285,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1.7 million kg CO2e, with business travel and employee commute being the primary sources. In 2020, KnowBe4 reported total emissions of approximately 1.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 39,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included employee commute at approximately 390,000 kg CO2e. KnowBe4 is a signatory to the Climate Pledge, indicating a commitment to decarbonisation. The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, with a baseline year of 2023. This target includes all scopes of emissions.