EXFO Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Total Carbon Emissions:2,419.05 mtCO2e (location-based) / 2,426.07 mtCO2e (market-based)

Scope 1 Emissions:143.35 mtCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:2,419.05 mtCO2e (location-based) / 2,426.07 mtCO2e (market-based)

Carbon Intensity:1.26 mtCO2e per full-time equivalent employee

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.

Formalized a framework for hybrid work arrangements.
Developed a program offering employees the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year.
Held workshops with managers on effective communication in virtual and hybrid settings.
Launched Move the World, EXFO! challenge, resulting in donations to Khan Academy and local charities.
Introduced a global framework for new employee onboarding experience.
Presented DEI commitment to hire, promote and engage a diverse workforce and offer a workplace free from discrimination.

Conducted a thorough analysis of ESG risks and assigned risk bearers for each category.
Established an ESG Data Committee to define KPIs and create dashboards to track progress.
Implemented a comprehensive security program aligned with ISO 27001 standards.
Initiated the “Don’t Take the Bait” campaign on phishing tactics and implemented continuous cybersecurity awareness training.

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

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.

Short-term Goals:

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.

Identifying actions to reduce waste from operations and partnering with suppliers to reduce waste and improve material efficiency.
Establishing recruitment partnerships with organizations and universities representing diverse groups, conducting a DEI survey, and creating a mentorship program.
Continuously aligning data privacy practices to comply with current and future legislation.
Implementing a strategy focused on improving development practices, fostering a security-conscious culture, and maintaining active vigilance.

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001