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Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG at Checkmarx

As a leader in application security, our mission is to provide the technology, expertise, and intelligence that enable developers and enterprises to secure the world’s applications. We help companies deliver secure software faster, making the world safer for all of us.

Governance & Business Integrity

Conducting business in an ethical manner with appropriate controls and risk management

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Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Maintaining trust through robust information security practices, policies and procedures 

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Talent Management

Cultivating an innovative and  collaborative culture through development, engagement and wellbeing

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Responsible AI

 Ensuring that AI is used in a safe, ethical, and transparent manner through strong governance

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Environment

Being mindful of our environmental footprint through tracking and engaging stakeholders

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Governance & Business Integrity

We are committed to having effective corporate governance practices that ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior across the organization. This is done through:

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Oversight and Implementation

Our Board of Directors oversees corporate governance, risk management, compliance, AI, and ESG initiatives. Cross-functional teams support this oversight by integrating these priorities into our business strategy and day-to-day operations, helping drive long-term sustainable value.

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Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct underpins our commitment to responsible business practices and effective corporate governance. It sets the ethical standards and principles that guide our decisions and actions, ensuring that we operate with integrity and accountability.

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Security, data privacy, compliance, and reliability are critical to our customers and fundamental to how we build and operate a sustainable business.

Our security and privacy practices are grounded in established global standards. We maintain ISO 27001 certification, undergo SOC 2 Type II audits, align our privacy program with applicable global laws, and follow the NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) to guide our security practices.

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Responsible AI

We are committed to advancing innovation while ensuring responsible, ethical, and transparent use of AI, supported by strong protections for confidential and customer data.

We address stakeholder expectations through a structured AI governance framework supported by internal controls governing the selection and use of AI tools. We apply appropriate usage restrictions while encouraging responsible adoption of AI to foster innovation and business value, and our approach is designed to align with established global standards and evolving best practices.

Our AI governance program aligns with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0), and we continue to monitor emerging frameworks and certifications that may further strengthen our program.

Talent Management

We care about our employees and work to create an environment where everyone feels motivated, empowered, engaged, and can contribute fully. We aim to build a business where different perspectives, shaped by distinct experiences and backgrounds, are not only respected but welcomed, driving creative problem-solving and business success.

We endeavor to provide all employees with the opportunity for career growth and development, and we actively invest in our employees’ health and wellbeing.

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Environment

We recognize the environmental impact of our business operations and have taken steps to quantify this impact through the measurement of our GHG emissions inventory. We undertake climate-related risk and opportunity assessments periodically in alignment with the TCFD framework. We have also tracked and quantified our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions since 2023.

2025 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Total tons CO2e)

Scope 1 emissions: 16.7
Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based): 221.2
Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based): 235.3
Total Scope 1 + Scope 2 (Location-Based) 237.9
Total Scope 1 + Scope 2 (Market-Based) 252.0

 

Disclaimer

This page reflects our current practices and commitments as of March 2026. We are committed to continuous improvement of our initiatives and disclosure.