Sophos Group plc, commonly known as Sophos, is a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in Abingdon, GB. Founded in 1985, Sophos has established itself as a key player in the global cybersecurity landscape, providing advanced solutions to protect organisations from evolving cyber threats. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company focuses on delivering comprehensive security services, including endpoint protection, firewall solutions, and cloud security. Sophos is renowned for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, particularly its unique synchronised security technology that enables seamless communication between its products. This integration enhances threat detection and response capabilities, setting Sophos apart in a competitive market. The company has received numerous accolades for its cutting-edge solutions, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking robust protection against cyber risks.
How does Sophos's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Sophos's score of 26 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sophos, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Sophos Group Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Despite the lack of specific emissions data, Sophos is engaged in various climate initiatives, although no specific reduction targets or pledges have been documented. The absence of detailed information on their emissions and reduction strategies suggests that the company may still be in the process of developing or formalising its climate commitments. As part of the broader industry context, many technology firms are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality, often setting ambitious targets in line with global climate agreements. Sophos's future climate strategies may align with these trends, but specific details remain unspecified at this time.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 207,200 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,819,700 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,025,200 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Sophos's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 13% last year and increased by approximately 27% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 52% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Sophos 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.

