CARBON neutrality by 2030 is more than a goal for cybersecurity expert Fortinet, as it begins its environmental sustainability commitments and the completion of its new net-zero Sunnyvale headquarter campus as part of its broader commitment to social responsibility.
“Fortinet has led every evolution of cybersecurity innovation over the past two decades. Innovation that drives environmental sustainability is also core to our efforts to making the world a safe and sustainable place to live and work,” Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO at Fortinet declared.
Fortinet’s announcement is in alignment with the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi) methodology and global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The cybersecurity company says it use of renewable energy, energy and carbon efficiency methodologies, and emissions offset programs across its owned operations globally, including offices, warehouses, and data centers to achieve carbon-neutrality by 2030.
Fortinet’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) includes delivering on its company vision–”a digital world you can always trust”–by innovating sustainable security technologies, diversifying cybersecurity talent, and promoting responsible business across our value chain.
Through its CSR approach, it remains committed to respecting the environment and complying with evolving guidelines and regulations related to environmental sustainability, as overseen by its Social Responsibility Committee–a board-level committee created to oversee the company’s objectives, strategy and risks relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, including Environmental, Social and Governance matters.
“We believe it is our corporate responsibility to continue to reduce the environmental footprint of our products and continue to adopt responsible approaches in our daily operations. The announcement of our 2030 net-zero target and our new net-zero corporate headquarters are concrete proof points of our commitment,” Xie said.
A proof point of Fortinet’s dedication to environmental sustainability is the development and completion of Fortinet’s new corporate headquarters building, which is on-track to become LEED-Gold Certified. The Sunnyvale campus is an honoree in the “Office/R&D Build” category of the 2021 Silicon Valley Business Journal Structures Awards and uses 30 percent less energy than a standard building. Key features in the building that help reduce environmental impact include photovoltaic panels and a radiant cooling system that conserves energy and will save 76,600 gallons of water per year.
