- Ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ransomware attack in March 2021.
- COVID-19 shutdown of manufacturing line at Jabil Vietnam.
- Global supply chain crisis.
- Pandemic-based disruption and chaotic supply chains constrained eco-design plans.
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: Sierra Wireless) (TSX: SW)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: Sierra Wireless) (TSX: SW) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 95 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 5358 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 5453 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 35 tCO2e; Scope 2: 418 tCO2e; Scope 3: 5.4K tCO2e. 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
95 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 5358 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 5453 tCO2e
2021
Renewable Energy
77%
of total energy
Water Usage
16.4K m3
2021
Waste
38 tons (total non-hazardous waste generated)
2021
Energy Use
4.6K MWh
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 35 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 418 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.4K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 95 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 5358 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 5453 tCO2e |
| 2020 | 956.972 tCO2e |
| 2019 | 10.0K tCO2e (approx. based on scope 123 combined) |
| 2017 | 12.9K tons CO2e (2016) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Defined and communicated GHG emissions reduction target
- Reduced office footprint at Richmond headquarters by relinquishing 25,000 sq ft from lease. Plans to match this in 2022 and reduce/eliminate Hong Kong office space.
- Retrofitted one work area in Richmond office with LED lighting to assess cost and energy savings.
- Tightened supply chain ISO processes and published a revised supplier handbook.
- Published a standalone environmental policy.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce office footprint further in 2022.
- Improve representation of women in sales and engineering.
- Implement global online leadership and unconscious bias training.
📅 Medium-term
- Develop a deployment framework for eco-design and conduct a trial run.
- Set new diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Building sustainable communitiesFostering equity, inclusion and diversityReducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsEco-designReducing contribution to landfillAccelerate Supplier Sustainability