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Corporate Responsibility

Making a difference together.

Our approach

At Akamai, powering and protecting life online means safeguarding our platform, our customers, and the digital experiences people rely on every day. As AI accelerates change across the internet, we are guided by responsible business practices, strong governance, and our core values.

Our impact1

Global ISO 14001 conformity

We regularly confirm our ISO 14001:2015 conformity via an independent third-party group attestation of compliance.

Giving back

In 2025, Akamai employees and the Akamai Foundation Matching Gift Program collectively directed US$500,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Recycling

We recycle 100% of our e-waste in compliance with all relevant environmental and security standards, and we work with certified recyclers globally.

Workplace flexibility built on trust

Akamai prioritizes trust and employee choice through our global workplace flexibility program, supported by a framework designed to maintain strong connections across a distributed global workforce.

Our three priorities

When we ACT together, great change is possible.  

ESG Accountability

Accountability

Taking responsibility for our actions, remaining transparent, and improving our practices for the planet and our people.

ESG Community

Community

Supporting the communities where we live and work by building strong connections and creating a sense of belonging and purpose.

ESG Trust

Trust

Earning trust through ethical conduct, transparency, privacy protection, and secure, resilient platform operations.

Learn more about our commitment to ACT

Accountability

Accountability means taking responsibility for our actions and decisions, ensuring that we meet our commitments, and remaining transparent about the impact we have.

Sustainability at Akamai

As a leader in the internet ecosystem, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact across all our operations.

Working at Akamai

We empower our people through workplace flexibility, and investing in their development, wellness, and professional growth.

ID&E at Akamai

We lead with inclusion in everything we do, fostering a culture where every employee feels a sense of belonging.

Community

Community encompasses our commitment to creating a sense of belonging and shared purpose, while supporting the communities where we live and work.

The Akamai Foundation

The Akamai Foundation is dedicated to supporting STEM education, providing disaster relief, and enabling volunteerism.

Our employees in action

Our employees connect with their communities through volunteerism and active collaboration to create meaningful impact

Trust

Trust is fundamental to our operations. We earn and maintain it through ethical conduct, integrity, transparency, and the protection of personal privacy with the highest standards of security.

Ethics and Compliance at Akamai

Akamai conducts business ethically, honestly, and in compliance with applicable law.

Human Rights at Akamai

We believe respect for human rights is fundamental to unlocking the potential of the internet and an essential value for the communities in which we operate.

Data Protection and Privacy at Akamai

We understand that how we process personal data, and our commitment to the data protection rights, is an important part of the trust that is placed in us.

Information Security and Cybersecurity at Akamai

Protecting the data that flows through our infrastructure is fundamental to the trust we maintain with our customers and stakeholders.

Supply Chain Programs at Akamai

Akamai seeks to foster a responsible supply chain through engagement in mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and partners that share our values.

Transparency at Akamai

We seek to openly share relevant information with our stakeholders to build trust and demonstrate integrity.

Akamai’s additional ESG disclosures

Our annual Impact Report is our primary source of corporate responsibility information. Additional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, policies, and reports are available on our ESG Reports and Disclosures page.

Honors and Recognition

Msci Esg Ratings

MSCI ESG Ratings3

America’s Most JUST Companies 2026

Forbes Most Trusted Companies 2025 & 2026

Forbes Most Trusted Companies 2025 & 2026

Great Place To Work Poland 2026

Great Place to Work Poland 2026

Past Impact Reports

Akamai 2024 Impact Report

As the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects life online, we are committed to providing transparency to our stakeholders with Akamai’s 2024 Impact Report.

Akamai 2023 ESG Impact Report

Explore our activities and progression in relation to our key ESG focus areas: Sustainability, Our People, Our Communities, Governance, and Data Privacy and Security.

Akamai 2022 ESG Impact Report

Read about our performance and progress in our ESG focus areas: sustainability, people, responsible business practices, data privacy and security, and the Akamai Foundation.

Akamai 2021 ESG Impact Report

Learn more about what Akamai is doing in the areas of environmental sustainability; inclusion, diversity & engagement; and governance.

1 as of June 2026
2Akamai’s reporting period covers January 1 to December 31 of each year, unless stated otherwise. Our ESG reporting covers all Akamai business activities, including subordinate entities and subsidiaries. Acquired subsidiaries are integrated as soon as we implement the necessary systems. This approach ensures consistent data collation and group-level consolidation.
3As of March 23, 2026, Akamai Technologies, Inc. received an MSCI ESG Rating of AAA. The use by Akamai Technologies, Inc. of any MSCI Solutions LLC and related entities (“MSCI”) data, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks, or product names, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or promotion of Akamai Technologies, Inc. by MSCI. MSCI ESG Ratings are solely the opinion of MSCI Solutions. MSCI services and data are the property of MSCI or its information providers, and are provided “as-is” and without warranty, and MSCI disclaims all liability, including for any damages. All uses of any Rating are also subject to the disclaimer at: https://www.msci.com/legal/notice-and-disclaimer and https://www.msci.com/legal/sustainability-and-climate-resources-and-disclosures/msci-sustainability-and-climate-methodologies, each of which may be updated by MSCI from time to time.
4FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Akamai Technologies has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.