Palo Alto Networks, a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of digital security since its founding in 2005. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company focuses on providing advanced security solutions that protect organisations from cyber threats. Renowned for its innovative approach, Palo Alto Networks offers a comprehensive suite of products, including next-generation firewalls, cloud security, and endpoint protection. These solutions are distinguished by their ability to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning, ensuring robust defence mechanisms against evolving threats. As a market leader, Palo Alto Networks has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its technology and a strong reputation for reliability and effectiveness in the cybersecurity landscape.
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In 2023, Palo Alto Networks reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,659,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions, including 850,377,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by the end of fiscal year 2040. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2027, using a fiscal 2021 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 40% per million USD value added within the same timeframe. Palo Alto Networks is also committed to ensuring that 65% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will establish Science-Based Targets by 2027. Long-term, the company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Palo Alto Networks' commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 716,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,501,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 193,118,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Palo Alto Networks 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.