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Zscaler

Zscaler, Inc., a leading player in the cybersecurity industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 2008, Zscaler has established itself as a pioneer in cloud security, focusing on secure access to applications and data regardless of location. The company’s core offerings include Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, which provide organisations with secure, fast, and reliable connections to the internet and private applications. What sets Zscaler apart is its cloud-native architecture, which eliminates the need for traditional hardware appliances, enabling seamless scalability and enhanced security. Recognised for its innovative approach, Zscaler has achieved notable milestones, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways. With a commitment to transforming the way businesses secure their digital environments, Zscaler continues to shape the future of cybersecurity.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Zscaler'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.

36

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Zscaler's score of 36 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zscaler's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Zscaler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 340,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,439,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 46,304,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's significant reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from its supply chain and business travel. Zscaler has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although specific numerical goals have not been disclosed. The company is actively engaged in climate initiatives, reflecting its commitment to sustainability within the software and services sector. However, it has not yet pledged to achieve net-zero emissions or set a long-term target year. Overall, Zscaler's emissions profile underscores the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions as part of its climate strategy, particularly given its substantial Scope 3 emissions.

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Scope 1
362,000
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Scope 2
25,096,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
22,905,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Zscaler is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Zscaler is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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