- Increased DDoS attacks (49% increase from previous quarter, 55% over the same period in 2023).
- Connection tampering observed globally, particularly in Turkmenistan, Russia, Iran, and China.
- Rise of bad bots impacting internet performance and security.
Cloudflare, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Cloudflare, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 57.2K tCO2e (location-based Scope 2) + 259 tCO2e (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 259 tCO2e; Scope 2: 57.0K tCO2e (location-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
57.2K tCO2e (location-based Scope 2) + 259 tCO2e (Scope 1)
2024
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Energy Use
165.77 GWh
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 259 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 57.0K tCO2e (location-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.2K tCO2e (location-based Scope 2) + 259 tCO2e (Scope 1) |
| 2023 | 2.1K MT CO2e (market-based) |
| 2022 | 15.6K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| 2021 | 14.0K tCO2e (Scope 2 location-based) in 2020 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Cloudflare powers its operations with 100% renewable energy.
- Cloudflare’s 12th-generation servers are 63% more energy efficient and have a 145% performance increase.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Offset or remove historical emissions associated with powering our network by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Setting near-term companywide emissions reduction targets in line with climate science with the SBTi.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityPrivacyHuman RightsGovernanceDiversity & Inclusion