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NL
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Sophos B.V. Sustainability Profile

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Sophos B.V., a leading name in cybersecurity, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a pioneer in providing advanced security solutions, including endpoint protection, firewall management, and cloud security services. Sophos is renowned for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, particularly its unique synchronised security technology that integrates endpoint and network protection for enhanced threat response. With a strong market position, Sophos has received numerous accolades for its robust security offerings, making it a trusted choice for businesses seeking to safeguard their digital assets. As a key player in the cybersecurity industry, Sophos continues to evolve, addressing the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats.

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23

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

Sophos B.V.'s score of 23 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sophos B.V.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sophos Group Limited

Sophos B.V., headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of figures in the latest emissions data. Furthermore, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from the company. It is important to note that Sophos B.V. is a current subsidiary, and any potential emissions data or climate commitments may be cascaded from its parent organization. However, no specific details regarding such data or initiatives have been provided. As a part of the broader industry context, many technology companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality, often setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprints. Sophos B.V. may align with these trends in the future, but as of now, there are no specific commitments or emissions figures available.

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201620172018
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

How Carbon Intensive is Sophos B.V.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Sophos B.V.'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 Sophos B.V. is in NL, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sophos B.V.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sophos B.V.'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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2018
Business Travel
100%

Sophos B.V.'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.

Sophos B.V. 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
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