Global cybersecurity firm, Fortinet, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s progress and initiatives.
The report references the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accountability Standards Board (SASB) Standards and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Key highlights include: driving AI-powered security innovation; strengthening global cybercrime-fighting efforts, including contributions to INTERPOL and the World Economic Forum; and setting science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Fortinet also reported increased product energy efficiency, the introduction of FSC-certified packaging and a reduction in plastic use.
The company has trained over 630,000 individuals in cybersecurity since 2022 and joined the European Commission’s Cybersecurity Skills Academy. Fortinet reports that 100% of its top contract manufacturers and distributors completed business ethics and compliance training. The company has also expanded its ISO 27001/17/18 certifications and SOC2 Type II examinations.
Fortinet’s sustainability progress has been recognised by inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, an improved CDP Climate Change rating along with accolades from Glassdoor, Great Place to Work and Forbes.
Michael Xie, Founder, President and CTO at Fortinet, said: “As Digital Transformation accelerates, cybersecurity is more critical than ever to safeguarding businesses, the global economy and society at large. We are proud of the progress we’ve made and remain committed to integrating sustainability across all aspects of our operations.”
