Climate Change Data

Geotab Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:29,269 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:273 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 2 Emissions:677 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:28,319 tCO2e (2020)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Supply Chain Responsibility
  • Innovation
  • Community Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions by 31.81% from 2019 to 2020 (attributed to pandemic-related remote work)
  • 54.6% diversion rate at Geotab HQ in 2020 for waste and recycling

Social Achievements

  • Named one of the Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness by Great Place to Work in 2020
  • Established a Corporate Social Responsibility Task Force to improve ESG performance
  • Launched Women in STEM program and supported other STEM organizations

Governance Achievements

  • Joined the UN Global Compact, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), The Climate Pledge, We Mean Business Coalition, and Race to Zero
  • Engaged EcoVadis for an independent CSR evaluation

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2040
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline

Environmental Challenges

  • Tracking Scope 3 emissions across the value chain
  • Ensuring supplier compliance with sustainability and ethical standards
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a GHG inventory aligned with the GHG Protocol
  • Implemented a Global Partner Code of Conduct with sustainability requirements
  • Engaged EcoVadis for assessment and improvement guidance

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Global Partner Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SBTi

Certifications: RoHS, WEEE, REACH

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • GO devices with RoHS, WEEE, and REACH certifications

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness by Great Place to Work (2020)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:46,006 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:323 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:530 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:45,153 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonisation in the transportation industry
  • Driver and road safety
  • Net zero progress through data, research and partnerships

Environmental Achievements

  • 4.4% reduction in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2019 baseline
  • 33.9% reduction in Scope 2 emissions compared to 2019 baseline
  • 81.4% waste diverted from landfills in 2022
  • 1,132kg of recycled Geotab products and accessories in 2022 via the GO Recycle program.

Social Achievements

  • 2% increase in women joining Geotab and an 11% increase in employees from underrepresented groups.
  • Hosted an event for Black History Month engaging 69 employees.
  • Participated as a sponsor in the BFUTR Global Tech Summit.
  • Held its first-ever internal women’s conference, MyVoice.

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved a 100% employee completion rate for internal compliance training in 2022.
  • Awarded a Bronze medal from EcoVadis.
  • First dedicated telematics company to have its emissions reduction targets validated and approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030
  • 100% Renewable electricity at all facilities by 2030.
  • More than 90% waste diversion from landfills by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve a 95% employee completion rate for internal sustainability training by the end of 2023.
  • Perform an internal energy audit in 2023 to look for improved efficiencies.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in Scope 3 emissions partly attributable to increase in traveling and commuting post-COVID.
  • Challenges to see greater inclusion of women in STEM roles (only 22% representation in 2022).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing policies to encourage the adoption of EVs and reduce staff commute and business travel.
  • Offering an EV incentive program to employees.
  • Reimbursing staff members on public transit.
  • Implementing a flexible hybrid working policy.
  • Collaborating with partners to jointly reach emissions reduction goals.
  • Investigating timelines for efficiency standards for large emitters in the supply chain.
  • Developing a supplier program to obtain more robust GHG data.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Small Business Initiative to support small and minority-owned businesses.
  • Requiring partners to integrate green standards into their business processes.
  • Requiring contract manufacturers to be ISO 9001 certified and comply with RBA standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2013, FedRAMP Authorized, FIPS 140-2, Cyber Essentials Certificate

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • SDG 13: Climate action
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Bronze medal
  • Two 2021 Google Cloud Customer Awards

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:47,671 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:270 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:511 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:46,889 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • 41% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions compared to 2019 baseline
  • 35% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions compared to 2019 baseline
  • 94.1% waste diverted from landfills at Oakville HQ in 2023

Social Achievements

  • 315% increase in Employee Resource Group (ERG) membership
  • Launched several DEI initiatives including Black History Month events, #IAmRemarkable workshops, and Pride celebrations
  • Offered various health and wellness programs including a free daily breakfast and lunch program

Governance Achievements

  • 100% employee completion rate for internal compliance training in 2023
  • Expanded vendor comparison process to include demonstrated values, safety, and sustainability

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction in GHG emissions across all scopes by 2030
  • 100% renewable electricity at all facilities by 2030
  • 100% of top 10 suppliers (by spend) make a public commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 2030
  • Divert 90% of waste from landfills at HQ by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve a 95% employee completion rate for internal sustainability training

Environmental Challenges

  • Tackling Scope 3 emissions (increased by 11% compared to 2019 baseline)
  • Gathering accurate and reliable emissions data from across the supply chain
  • Balancing business growth with sustainable action
Mitigation Strategies
  • Updated Environmental Policy to help identify sustainable partners
  • Planning to launch sustainability training for Geotab partners in 2024
  • Working closely with high-impact suppliers to set emissions reduction targets
  • Employee incentive programs for sustainable transport (EV incentive program, public transport reimbursement)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 50% of top 10 suppliers (by spend) reporting to CDP by end of 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement Guidelines
  • Partner Code of Conduct (prohibition of modern slavery, conflict mining, unfair labor practices)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 EcoVadis Bronze Sustainability Rating
  • Canada’s Greenest Employers (2023)
  • Google Cloud Cross Customer Award 2023
  • 2023 Stevie Awards (Gold for Best Advance in Learning Technology, Gold for Learning/Training Team of the Year, Bronze for Sustainability Leadership Award, Bronze for Sustainability Product of the Year, Bronze for Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year)