Carmanah Technologies Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:228.2 tCO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 99% of office waste diverted from landfill with an 8% reduction of total waste
- 16% decrease in emissions generated from staff commuting
- 31% of employee commuting is done by low-emissions transportation methods
- Introduced product disposal and recycling instructions for new products
Social Achievements
- Corporate donation matching programs, over $33,000 donated to charity
- Sponsorship of Lauren Babineau, a Victoria-based triathlete, and her work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Victoria
- 64% of Victoria employees used Health and Wellness subsidies
Governance Achievements
- Quarterly carbon emission tracking at Victoria headquarters
- Supplier Code of Conduct to be published in 2018
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand impact to the edges of our circle of influence (manufacturing, supply chain, subsidiary offices, distribution, customers, and value chain)
Short-term Goals:
- Update all product manuals with end-of-life information
Environmental Challenges
- Travel, service calls, shipping, and employee commuting are significant emission sources
- Need to improve material sourcing transparency, reduce product packaging, and provide customers with end-of-life information for products
Mitigation Strategies
- Quarterly carbon reporting and operational improvements to minimize environmental impact
- External consultant assessment of supply chain, focusing on packaging design, material sourcing, and end-of-life disposal
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (to be launched in 2018)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Reporting Guidelines
Certifications: ISO 9001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient technologies using solar or LEDs
Awards & Recognition
- VIATEC Employer of the Year (2016)
- Deloitte Fast 500 Technology List – Ranked 415 (2016)
- Greatest Overall Contributor – VIATEC Food Bank Challenge (Nov 2016)
- University of Victoria Co-Op Employer of the Year (2015)
- ACE Industry Partner of the Year (2015)
- Technology Excellence – Vancouver Island Eco Star Awards (2015)
- Greenest Office – Vancouver Island Eco Star Awards (2015)
- Greatest Overall Contributor – VIATEC Food Bank Challenge (Nov 2015)
- Greatest Per Employee Contributor – VIATEC Food Bank Challenge (Nov 2015)
- Greatest Overall Contributor (Second Place) – VIATEC Food Bank Challenge (Feb 2015)
- Supplier Partnership Award (2014)
- Supplier Partnership Award (2013)
- Environmental Excellence Award (2011)