Climate Change Data

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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12,947 tCO2e (potentially closer to 14,818 tCO2e)
Scope 1 Emissions:3.1%
Scope 2 Emissions:8.5%
Scope 3 Emissions:88.4%

ESG Focus Areas

  • Planet
  • People
  • Community
  • Governance
  • Data and Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed Proton measurement technology, reducing water consumption and contamination in hydrostatic testing for pipelines.
  • Adapted electromagnetic inspection solutions for ships, reducing replacement costs and waste.
  • Implemented InfraGuard wireless monitoring system for Network Rail, reducing in-person inspections and emissions.
  • Implemented Guided Wave Testing (GWT) technology for a nuclear energy company, enabling safer and more efficient inspections.

Social Achievements

  • Piloted a new employee engagement survey tool.
  • Continued commitment to diversity and inclusion with a company-wide survey.
  • Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2021.
  • Achieved zero recordable incidents at NDT Global.

Governance Achievements

  • Initiated review and alignment of Board and Board Committees with best practices.
  • Initiated review and alignment of role & responsibility descriptions for Chairman, CEO and Presidents of Board Committees.
  • Implemented a comprehensive, multi-layered cybersecurity management program.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Emission
Short-term Goals:
  • Refine GHG emissions tracking methods and develop strategies for net-zero emissions.
  • Align to TCFD standards by introducing scenario analysis of climate-related risks and opportunities disclosure.
  • Deploy company-wide employee engagement survey.
  • Establish a corporate-wide D&I policy, steering committee, and action plans.
  • Review group health insurance plan to include telemedicine and flexibility.
  • Reinforce succession planning and build a high-potential program.

Environmental Challenges

  • Data limitations in the first company-wide GHG emissions audit.
  • Pandemic impact on face-to-face training and community giving.
  • Need to develop comprehensive policies and procedures for IT Acceptable Use and Privacy.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Calculated an additional percentage to reflect potential inaccuracies in GHG emissions data.
  • Operated within constraints to deliver trainings online and, where safe, in person.
  • Found alternative ways to give back to the community.
  • Working towards developing comprehensive policies and procedures and related trainings for IT and Privacy.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Electronic Manufacturing Services and Original Design Manufacturing Standard 2018, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Proton measurement technology
  • Electromagnetic inspection solutions
  • InfraGuard wireless monitoring system
  • Guided Wave Testing (GWT) technology

Awards & Recognition

  • Deloitte’s 2021 Technology Fast 50 in Clean Technology (9th place)
  • Deloitte’s North American Technology Fast 500 (263rd place)