Fortinet Sustainability Profile
Fortinet, officially known as Fortinet, Inc., is a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, Fortinet has established itself as a key player in the cybersecurity industry, focusing on network security, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of its flagship product, the FortiGate firewall, which is renowned for its high performance and integrated security features. Fortinet's unique approach combines advanced threat intelligence with a broad portfolio of security solutions, including FortiGuard services and FortiSandbox. This comprehensive offering positions Fortinet as a trusted provider in the market, recognised for its innovation and effectiveness in combating cyber threats. The company consistently ranks among the top cybersecurity vendors globally, reflecting its commitment to protecting organisations from evolving digital threats.
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Fortinet's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Fortinet reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,606,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 9,838,800 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including approximately 1,690,540,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and about 14,131,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Fortinet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for its owned facilities (covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) and by 2050 across all scopes. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria. Specifically, Fortinet targets a reduction of 58.80% in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for 69.24% of its customers by revenue to have science-based targets by 2029, along with 60.50% of its suppliers by spend. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Fortinet, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. Fortinet's proactive approach to climate action reflects its commitment to sustainability within the software and services sector, headquartered in the United States.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,159,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,284,400 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Fortinet's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Fortinet's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 51% since 2022, 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 91% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Fortinet'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.
Fortinet 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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