Rapid7 Sustainability Profile
Rapid7, officially known as Rapid7, Inc., is a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, Rapid7 has established itself as a key player in the security industry, focusing on vulnerability management, incident detection, and response solutions. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of its flagship products, InsightVM and InsightIDR. Rapid7's unique approach combines advanced analytics with a user-friendly interface, empowering organisations to proactively manage their security posture. The company is recognised for its innovative cloud-based solutions, which enhance visibility and streamline threat detection. Rapid7's commitment to continuous improvement and customer success has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the cybersecurity landscape, serving thousands of customers worldwide.
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Rapid7's score of 58 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Rapid7's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rapid7 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,361,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (mobile and stationary combustion), 1,149,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and a significant 14,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, which includes business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including near-term reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming for significant reductions by 2025. Additionally, Rapid7 is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term strategy aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Rapid7's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their reported figures reflect their own operational impact. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to mitigate its carbon footprint while enhancing its corporate responsibility in the software and services sector.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,228,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,334,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,932,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Rapid7's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Rapid7's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 26% last year and increased by approximately 25% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Rapid7'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.
Rapid7 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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