Qualys
Qualys, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a key player in the cybersecurity industry, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes vulnerability management, policy compliance, and web application security. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Qualys serves a diverse range of industries, helping organisations protect their digital assets. Its flagship products, such as the Qualys Cloud Platform, stand out for their scalability and real-time visibility, enabling businesses to manage their security posture effectively. Recognised for its innovation, Qualys has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in cybersecurity. The company continues to solidify its market position by delivering cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving challenges of cyber threats.
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Qualys's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Qualys, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,471,000 kg CO2e, which includes 1,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,692,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The previous year, 2020, saw slightly lower emissions, with a total of about 4,738,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,778,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,960,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). Qualys has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are solely from Qualys, Inc. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, with a Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity of about 0.01732 kg CO2e per square foot in 2021 and approximately 0.0127 kg CO2e per square foot in 2020. Additionally, the emissions intensity per revenue was about 0.00001849 kg CO2e per USD in 2021, compared to approximately 0.00001196 kg CO2e per USD in 2020. Overall, while Qualys has made strides in tracking and reporting their emissions, they currently lack formal reduction commitments or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint.
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| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,778,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,960,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Qualys is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
