Cloudflare Inc
Cloudflare's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Cloudflare completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Cloudflare has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cloudflare's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cloudflare amounted to 62,980 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cloudflare increased by 9.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Cloudflare's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cloudflare's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cloudflare were 198 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cloudflare's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Cloudflare's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cloudflare reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 62,782 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Cloudflare reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cloudflare's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 349.88%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cloudflare's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.05% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Cloudflare use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cloudflare reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Cloudflare's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Cloudflare's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Cloudflare reported 43,071 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Cloudflare includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Cloudflare's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cloudflare's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cloudflare reported total Scope 3 emissions of 43,071 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Insights into Cloudflare’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Cloudflare reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 198 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,669 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.12 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Cloudflare's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cloudflare's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Cloudflare reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Cloudflare rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Cloudflare ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Cloudflare is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Cloudflare's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cloudflare reported a total carbon footprint of 106,051 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 85.05% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Cloudflare's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 59.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 40.61%.a