Cloudflare, Inc., a leading provider of internet security and performance solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the cybersecurity and content delivery network (CDN) industries, serving millions of websites globally. With a focus on enhancing website security, optimising performance, and ensuring reliable connectivity, Cloudflare offers a suite of core products, including DDoS protection, web application firewalls, and CDN services. What sets Cloudflare apart is its extensive global network, which enables rapid content delivery and robust security measures. Recognised for its innovative approach, Cloudflare has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2019. The company continues to strengthen its market position, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to safeguard their online presence and improve user experience.
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Cloudflare's score of 40 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Cloudflare reported total emissions of approximately 57,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 259,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, pledging to operate on 100% renewable energy and to remove all historical carbon emissions from its global network by 2025. This initiative aims to support a zero-carbon internet, demonstrating Cloudflare's proactive approach to sustainability. Over the past few years, Cloudflare has shown a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2022, the company recorded approximately 20,982,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions and 137,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, down from approximately 15,488,030 kg CO2e in Scope 2 and 134,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 in 2021. This trend indicates a positive trajectory towards reducing its carbon footprint. Cloudflare's emissions data is sourced directly from Cloudflare, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company is committed to near-term targets, although it has not yet established a net-zero target. The focus remains on reducing emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 13,955,150 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Cloudflare is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.