Qualys Sustainability Profile
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 score of 26 is lower than 56% 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 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 (market-based). The previous year, 2020, saw similar 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 as part of their climate commitments. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are solely from Qualys, Inc. Overall, while Qualys has made strides in tracking and reporting their emissions, they currently lack defined reduction targets or commitments to further mitigate 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'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.
