- Increased Scope 3 emissions due to increased usage of hyperscaler services.
- Integrating the Micro Focus footprint and its impact on GHG inventory.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied, not explicitly stated).
Open Text Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, Open Text Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 53.6K tCO2e (location-based) / 54134 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 4.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 48.7K tCO2e (location-based) / 49196 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 107.7K tCO2e (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
53.6K tCO2e (location-based) / 54134 tCO2e (market-based)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
306 MT
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
1.5K MWh
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| 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). | 4.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 48.7K tCO2e (location-based) / 49196 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 107.7K tCO2e (market-based) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 53.6K tCO2e (location-based) / 54134 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 31.2K tonnes CO2e (market-based Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 28.0K tonnes CO2e (location-based) / 26611 tonnes CO2e (market-based) |
| 2020-07 to 2021-06 | 26.7K tonnes CO2e (location-based) / 24650 tonnes CO2e (market-based) |
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 22.6K Location-based / 20381 Market-based tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 74% waste diversion rate across 5 key sites.
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions due to office and data center consolidation.
- Upgraded to condensing boilers with higher energy efficiency and reduced fuel consumption at Waterloo headquarters.
- Recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions by 50% by 2030
- Achieve a majority ethnically diverse workforce by 2030
- Achieve 50/50 gender parity in key roles by 2030
- Have 40% women in leadership positions at all management levels by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
- Zero waste from operations by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ED&I)GovernanceData Privacy and SecurityEthical AISupply Chain Sustainability