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Qualys Sustainability Profile

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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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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31

Industry Benchmark

Qualys's score of 26 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Qualys's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Qualys, headquartered in the US, reported total emissions of approximately 6,471,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,692,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of about 4,738,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,778,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,960,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Qualys has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, and there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their reports. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Qualys, Inc. Overall, while Qualys has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, further commitments and reduction initiatives would enhance its climate strategy.

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20202021
Scope 1
1,778,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
2,960,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Qualys's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Qualys's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Qualys's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Qualys is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Qualys'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.

Qualys has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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