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Security report for southpole.com

South Pole · Energy · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

South Pole is a globally recognized company specializing in climate solutions aimed at helping businesses achieve net zero emissions. Their services include climate consulting, environmental certificates, project finance, and a marketplace for carbon credits. The company positions itself as a leader in the energy and sustainability sector, targeting organizations seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and comply with environmental regulations. The website is professionally designed, well-structured, and optimized for mobile devices, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating a robust analytics and compliance infrastructure. Security posture is generally strong with HTTPS enforced and asynchronous loading of scripts, though explicit security headers and a published security policy are absent. The WHOIS data is notably missing or unavailable, which slightly reduces trust but is offset by the professional branding and presence of verified social media channels. Overall, the site is safe, business-focused, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a credible resource in the climate solutions market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
65
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
81

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention southpole.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
75
Employees
3
Customers
6
Third parties
66
Weak passwords
12%

Latest record dated 2025-07-29 · 3 subdomains affected

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  • –ice.southpole.com2025-07-29
  • –ab.southpole.com2025-07-25
  • –ab.southpole.com2025-07-20

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

South Pole operates in the energy and sustainability sector, providing essential services such as climate consulting and carbon credit financing. Their business model leverages environmental certificates and project finance to support decarbonization efforts at scale. The company targets medium to large enterprises and organizations committed to sustainability goals. Their market position is strong, supported by certifications like Gold Standard and CDM, and a comprehensive digital ecosystem including dedicated subdomains for careers and marketplace operations. The company demonstrates growth potential through strategic partnerships and a clear focus on integrity and quality in carbon project risk management. Their content and marketing emphasize transparency and impact, appealing to environmentally conscious stakeholders.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and use of reputable analytics and consent management tools. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could be addressed to enhance protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness perception. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from formalizing policies and improving header configurations to align with best practices and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file, to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance WHOIS transparency by ensuring accurate and complete domain registration information is publicly available.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with evolving data protection regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
South Pole
Description
South Pole helps businesses achieve net zero with climate solutions and environmental consulting. Join us in driving climate action for a sustainable future.
Key services
Climate Consulting, Environmental Certificates, Project Finance, Carbon Credits Marketplace
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Google Fonts, WebP images
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts loaded asynchronously
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight, Hotjar
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Professional and comprehensive climate solutions company website.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities detected.
  5. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual for a commercial domain.
  6. Multiple subdomains for careers and marketplace indicate business scale.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with asynchronous loading of analytics and marketing scripts, improving performance and user experience. Google Fonts and WebP images contribute to optimized loading times and visual quality. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with clear navigation and structured content. However, no specific CMS or hosting provider information was detected. Performance is moderate, with opportunities to improve load speed and reduce third-party script impact. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable online presence suitable for a large enterprise in the sustainability sector.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 77/100Low26 findingsView report
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