Environment
Protecting our planet for today and tomorrow.
Reducing our impact
As a cloud-native cybersecurity software company with a remote-friendly culture and a small real estate footprint, we focus our environmental efforts on the areas most relevant to our business. We are taking steps to measure our carbon footprint and energy use, and also evaluate opportunities to reduce our environmental impact where appropriate.
CrowdStrike data centers
We select CrowdStrike data centers based on environmental impact criteria, prioritizing locations with sustainable power and a lower carbon footprint. We prioritize cloud providers and vendors using renewable energy. We continually strive to increase the watts-to-performance ratio of our computing, which helps curb emissions.
Optimizing our methodology
When feasible, we choose servers with lower power demands and adjust the power supply based on demand to minimize energy use. We’re also commissioning new customers to data centers with a reduced environmental footprint. And we’re optimizing our methodology for impact reporting.
Collective environmental action
We empower CrowdStrike employees to suggest and implement ideas for reducing our environmental impact. Our Green Team, a global employee interest group, drives education and inspires action.
How we’re taking action
- Tree planting campaign with Forest Nation, swag swap program and other opportunities for employee action.
- Expert speaker series with climate change activists.
- Monthly green challenges to help employees build sustainable living habits.
- Facility updates include adding bulk snacks, washable utensils and dishware, and refillable drink stations.
How we're reducing our footprint
These are some of the the ways we're working to assess and reduce our environmental impact across CrowdStrike's operations.
Set science-based targets
We submitted our commitment letter in January 2024 to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to set near- and long-term company-wide emission reductions in line with science-based net-zero targets.
Prioritize green building
The majority of our largest office buildings are LEED- or ENERGY STAR®-certified and we prioritize green building practices in the construction, build out, and renovation of our facilities.
Promote remote work
Our remote-friendly culture not only promotes work-life balance but also reduces employee commuting and our need to operate large offices.
Quantify impacts, risks, and opportunities
We measure the most significant environmental impacts of our operations, are conducting a climate risk assessment, and continually work to identify opportunities for reductions.
Empower CrowdStrikers’ sustainable actions
We welcome our employees’ ideas to conserve CrowdStrike’s use of natural resources and also encourage them to build sustainable habits in their daily lives.
Provide sustainable work environments
We conserve natural resources through energy and water efficiency, source material reduction, material reuse, and recycling.
Minimize data center impact
We include environmental impact criteria in the selection and planning of CrowdStrike data centers and prioritize the use of renewable energy.
Encourage sustainable travel
We encourage virtual meetings and offer employees a travel booking system that shows the emissions associated with their flights so they can make informed decisions.
Taking action through market instruments
We partner with Watershed Technology Inc. to identify, purchase, and retire a variety of high-quality energy attribute certificates (EACs). We have also worked with ClimeCo and CarbonFund to purchase and retire high-quality, certified carbon offsets. See California Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures
Comply with regulations
We are committed to conducting our business in alignment with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Incorporate best practices
We are a member of Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) to enhance our knowledge, collaboration, and action on sustainability issues.
