Palo Alto Networks Inc
Palo Alto Networks's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks 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).
Palo Alto Networks has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Palo Alto Networks's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Palo Alto Networks amounted to 18,236 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 Palo Alto Networks increased by 5.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Palo Alto Networks's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Palo Alto Networks's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Palo Alto Networks were 1,766 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Has Palo Alto Networks reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Palo Alto Networks's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 146.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Palo Alto Networks's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Palo Alto Networks's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,171 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 16,470 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method. a
Has Palo Alto Networks reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Palo Alto Networks's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 25.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Palo Alto Networks's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Palo Alto Networks 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Palo Alto Networks use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Palo Alto Networks's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Palo Alto Networks's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks reported 1,809,142 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Palo Alto Networks includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 11 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,809,142 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Approximately 17.89% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 82.11% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Palo Alto Networks reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 20,677.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Palo Alto Networks 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Palo Alto Networks disclose?
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 945,215 tCOâ‚‚e (52.21%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 540,964 tCOâ‚‚e (29.88%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 183,836 tCOâ‚‚e (10.16%)
Palo Alto Networks's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Palo Alto Networks's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Palo Alto Networks reported a total carbon footprint of 1,827,378 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.42% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Palo Alto Networks's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.9%. a