Ontinue's Emissions Rise 3% as Growth and Reporting Upgrades Collide
Event summary
- Ontinue reported a 3% year-over-year increase in total greenhouse gas emissions for 2025, driven by business growth and a methodology upgrade.
- Scope 2 emissions fell 2.5% due to office footprint optimization, while Scope 3 remained the largest portion of its footprint.
- The company plans to extend activity-based measurement to its purchased goods and services category in 2026.
- Ontinue's near-term and net-zero targets remain validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The big picture
Ontinue's emissions report highlights the tension between scaling a managed security operations business and maintaining rigorous climate commitments. As cybersecurity firms face increasing ESG scrutiny, Ontinue's approach to supplier engagement and reporting upgrades could set a precedent for the sector. The company's deep integration with Microsoft security technologies may also influence its ability to leverage shared sustainability initiatives.
What we're watching
- Reporting Maturity
- How Ontinue's shift to activity-based measurement will impact future emissions data precision and comparability.
- Scope 3 Decarbonization
- Whether Ontinue can effectively reduce emissions from its largest source—purchased goods and services—through supplier engagement.
- Growth vs. Sustainability
- The pace at which Ontinue can balance business expansion with its SBTi-validated climate targets.
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