- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (significantly higher than Scope 1 and 2).
- Improving the representation of women and other underrepresented groups.
- Ensuring compliance with data privacy legislation.
- Preventing security vulnerabilities in EXFO equipment and solutions.
EXFO Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, EXFO Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.4K mtCO2e (location-based) / 2426.07 mtCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 143.35 mtCO2e; Scope 2: 2.4K mtCO2e (location-based) / 2426.07 mtCO2e (market-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.4K mtCO2e (location-based) / 2426.07 mtCO2e (market-based)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 143.35 mtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4K mtCO2e (location-based) / 2426.07 mtCO2e (market-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved climate change data management, refining the collection of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions at 14 major sites.
- Reduced the amount of paper shipped with products by nearly 95% since 2016.
- Increased the ratio of recycled or sustainable sources in packaging from 20% in 2020 to 70%.
- Opened a new manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico to reduce Scope 3 carbon footprint.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions based on 2023 inventory results.
- Measure Scope 3 GHG emissions related to purchased goods, transportation, and waste.
- Identify action plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
- Define EXFO’s DEI vision and strategy, launch a DEI awareness campaign, and introduce a DEI component into the Leadership Development Program.
📅 Medium-term
- Onboard all new suppliers using new qualification tools and progressively integrate existing Tier 1 suppliers.
- Conduct a product lifecycle assessment of select existing products and use them to define new design directives.
- Harmonize manufacturing with customers’ recycling regulations.
- Improve compliance with data privacy legislation.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change/Energy EfficiencyProduct Lifecycle ManagementProcurement Practices/Material SourcingInformation SecurityData PrivacyProduct SecurityWell-being and Mental HealthTalent Development and EducationDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)