Zscaler Inc
Zscaler's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Zscaler 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).
Zscaler has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Zscaler's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zscaler amounted to 22,779 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zscaler decreased by 1.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Zscaler's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zscaler's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zscaler were 340 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Zscaler reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Zscaler's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zscaler's Scope 1 emissions increased by 22.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Zscaler's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Zscaler reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 22,439 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Zscaler reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Zscaler's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 10.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zscaler's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Zscaler 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Zscaler use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Zscaler reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Zscaler's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Zscaler's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Zscaler reported 46,304 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 2023 disclosure of Zscaler includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Zscaler's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zscaler's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Zscaler reported total Scope 3 emissions of 46,304 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 88.6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.4% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Zscaler reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Zscaler's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 102.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zscaler's Scope 3 emissions increased by 26.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zscaler disclose?
In 2023, Zscaler reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Zscaler's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Zscaler's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 26,434 tCO₂e (57.09%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 13,132 tCO₂e (28.36%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 5,278 tCO₂e (11.4%)
Zscaler's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Zscaler’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Zscaler reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 340 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,617 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Zscaler's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Zscaler's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Zscaler reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Zscaler rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Zscaler ranked 11 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Zscaler is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Zscaler's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Zscaler reported a total carbon footprint of 69,083 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.35% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Zscaler's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 32.48%. a