Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:7,802 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:86 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:7,716 mtCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:71,987 GJ
Carbon Intensity:3.35 Emissions/$m revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Digital Resilience
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Published Environmental Policy outlining commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040
- Calculated Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
- Installed 30% more energy-efficient chillers resulting in substantial energy savings
- US headquarters located in a LEED O&M Gold building and under Energy Star since 2015, powered by 100% renewable energy
Social Achievements
- 44% of top leadership positions held by females, overseeing 78% of employees
- No pay gap between men and women in Israeli headquarters
- 150,000 trainees in cybersecurity in 2022
- Developed a plan to increase representation of diverse groups in the workforce
- Implemented a high-performance mentoring program for female employees
- Offered over 600 courses for employee training and development, with an average of 79 annual training hours per employee
Governance Achievements
- 87.5% independent board members
- 100% of employees trained on code of ethics, GDPR, and anti-bribery
- Established Supply Chain Code of Conduct signed by 100% of main original design manufacturers (ODMs)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 30% gender representation among board members by the end of 2024
Short-term Goals:
- Develop a plan in 2023 to reduce Scope 2 emissions by investing in cleaner energy solutions
- Develop a plan in 2023 to increase the representation of diverse groups within our workforce
Environmental Challenges
- Global cyberattacks increased by 28 percent in Q3 2022
- Growing sophistication of cyberattacks
- Global cybersecurity skills shortage
- Climate change
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in cleaner energy solutions to power offices
- Improving energy performance of future generation products
- Offering free cybersecurity education initiatives (Check Point MIND, SecureAcademy)
- Developing a plan to reduce Scope 2 emissions
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- Compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, etc.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UNSDG
Certifications: ISO 27001
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes World’s Leading Cybersecurity Employer (2020, 2021, 2022)
- BDi Code 3rd in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Israel (2023)
- Globes and Statistica Most Trusted Cybersecurity Company in Israel (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:9,689 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:158,906 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:8,783 mtCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (International Headquarters, 2024)
Total Energy Consumption:76,208 GJ
Carbon Intensity:4.01 mtCO2e/$M revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change and Product Sustainability
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Wellbeing and Development
- Corporate Responsibility and Charitable Giving
- Corporate Governance
- Ethical Business Conduct
- Information Security, Data Protection and Privacy
- Securing Digital Infrastructure – Cyber Security as a Common Good
- Cyber Security Education
Environmental Achievements
- 100% renewable energy offsetting for electrical consumption at International Headquarters (effective 2024)
- Power efficiency reductions in Quantum Force security gateways, improving threat protection by over 100%
- Analyzing and reporting of global Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
Social Achievements
- 40% of senior leadership positions reporting to the CEO are held by women
- 190,000 individuals trained and educated in cyber security topics
- 29% increase in corporate charitable donations to over $3.8 million
- Launched the Center for High-Tech Professions in partnership with Tel Aviv Municipality and Tel Aviv Foundation
- No pay gaps between women and men for the third consecutive year (in Israel)
Governance Achievements
- 33% women directors on the board
- 89% board independence
- 100% ethical training compliance
- 100% data privacy training compliance
- 100% anti-bribery and anti-corruption training compliance for relevant employees
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon Neutrality by 2040
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2040
- Increasing female representation in technical and leadership roles
- Managing climate-related risks and opportunities
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a transition plan encompassing energy efficiency measures, renewable energy procurement, and innovative technologies
- Implementing inclusive hiring and retention policies, educational initiatives, and industry partnerships
- Implementing a robust Business Continuity Plan to guarantee the resilience of our operations in the event of any climate-related events
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- ISO 14001, RoHS II and III, China’s RoHS, REACH, WEEE, ECHA SCIP, EU Packaging Directive, Proposition 65
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 27001 (relevant business units)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Quantum Force security gateways (power-efficient design)
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes: Top cyber security employer (4 consecutive years)
- BDiCode: 3rd Best Place to Work in Israel
- N12: Among Most Desirable Places to Work in Israel
- Duns 100: Among 50 Best High Tech Companies to Work For in Israel
- Forrester Wave recognitions
- Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Network Firewalls
- Miercom Firewall Security Benchmark Report top position
- GigaOm Radar recognitions
- Omdia Universal Radar for Email Security
- Frost & Sullivan Company of The Year Award