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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Qualys's score of 4 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Qualys's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Qualys reported total emissions of approximately 6,471,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 4,931,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of about 4,738,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1,778,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 2,960,000 kg CO2e market-based). Despite these figures, Qualys has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has not committed to any climate pledges or set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. Qualys's emissions intensity metrics indicate a focus on improving efficiency, with emissions intensity per revenue reported at approximately 0.00001849 kg CO2e/USD in 2021, compared to about 0.00001296 kg CO2e/USD in 2020. This suggests a potential commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,778,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,960,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Qualys is not committed to any 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.
