Palo Alto Networks Sustainability Profile
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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Palo Alto Networks's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,766,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 9,171,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 1,809,142,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as investments, use of sold products, and purchased goods and services. Palo Alto Networks has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve 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 the end of fiscal year 2027, using a fiscal 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 40% per million USD value added within the same timeframe. The company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040. Furthermore, it has pledged that 65% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will set Science-Based Targets by 2027. Palo Alto Networks's climate strategy aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 716,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,501,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 193,118,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 837% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 52% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Palo Alto Networks'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.
Palo Alto Networks 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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