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Okta Sustainability Profile

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Okta, Inc., a leading identity and access management provider, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, Okta has established itself as a pivotal player in the cybersecurity industry, focusing on secure user authentication and identity management solutions. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe and Asia, Okta serves a diverse range of sectors, including technology, finance, and healthcare. The company's core offerings, such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Lifecycle Management, are designed to enhance security while simplifying user experiences. Okta's unique approach to identity management, which integrates seamlessly with various applications and platforms, sets it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its innovation, Okta has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2017, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the identity management landscape.

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53

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

Okta's score of 53 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Okta's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Okta reported total carbon emissions of approximately 95,068,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 94,718,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 1,900,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 data was not disclosed. In 2023, Okta's global emissions were about 75,051,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,776,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 74,727,000 kg CO2e. Okta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company targets a 67% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, Okta commits to a 42% reduction in emissions from business travel and employee commuting within the same timeframe. Furthermore, by FY2027, Okta aims for 65% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Okta's proactive approach to addressing climate change within the software and services sector.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
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Scope 2
1,352,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
48,537,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Okta's Industry?

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

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

Okta's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Okta's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 27% last year and increased by approximately 95% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
58%
Business Travel
35%
Employee Commuting
5%
Capital Goods
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Okta'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.

Okta 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.

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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