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updated 23 days ago

Sourcefire, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Sourcefire, Inc., a prominent player in the cybersecurity industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a leader in threat detection and prevention, particularly through its innovative intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS). Sourcefire's core offerings, including the renowned FirePOWER platform, combine advanced threat intelligence with real-time analytics, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Sourcefire has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Cisco in 2013, which further solidified its market position. The company is recognised for its commitment to enhancing network security, making it a trusted choice for organisations seeking robust protection against evolving cyber threats.

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How does Sourcefire, Inc.'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.

100

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Sourcefire, Inc.'s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sourcefire, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Cisco Systems, Inc.

Sourcefire, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, it is important to note that Sourcefire's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are cascaded from its parent company, Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco has established various climate initiatives, including targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are relevant to Sourcefire's climate strategy. These initiatives aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their operations, although specific reduction targets for Sourcefire are not detailed. As a merged entity, Sourcefire aligns its climate commitments with those of Cisco, which is actively working towards ambitious sustainability goals. While no specific emissions data is available for Sourcefire, the company's climate strategy is informed by Cisco's industry-leading practices and commitments to reducing carbon footprints.

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How Carbon Intensive is Sourcefire, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sourcefire, Inc.'s primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sourcefire, Inc.'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 Sourcefire, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sourcefire, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sourcefire, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 23% last year and increased significantly since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
69%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Employee Commuting
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Business Travel
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Sourcefire, Inc.'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.

Sourcefire, Inc. 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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