Palo Alto Networks
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.
+50 vs industry average
Palo Alto Networks’s score of 90 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Palo Alto Networks's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Palo Alto Networks reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.0 billion kg CO2e, comprising 3,079,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 966,466,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by the end of fiscal 2027, compared to a fiscal 2021 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per million USD value added within the same timeframe. Palo Alto Networks is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by the end of fiscal 2040, with a goal to reduce emissions by 90% from the 2021 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims for 65% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, to set Science-Based Targets by 2027. These targets align with the 1.5°C climate goal, demonstrating the company's dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Palo Alto Networks’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2027
35% reduction in all scopes
Palo Alto Networks commits to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by the end of fiscal 2027, as compared to fiscal 2021.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
11 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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