Fortinet
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, 9,838,800 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 1,690,540,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Fortinet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for its owned facilities (Scope 1 and 2) and by 2050 across all scopes. Specifically, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 58.80% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, demonstrating Fortinet's commitment to climate action. In 2023, Fortinet's emissions were approximately 1,328,300 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,422,200 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,874,729,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a proactive stance in monitoring and managing its carbon footprint. The company also aims for 69.24% of its customers by revenue to have science-based targets by 2029, alongside a commitment that 60.50% of its suppliers will also adopt such targets. Overall, Fortinet's climate strategy reflects a robust commitment to reducing emissions and contributing to global decarbonisation efforts, positioning itself as a responsible leader in the software and services sector.
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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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