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Infinera

Infinera Corporation, a leading provider of optical networking solutions, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Infinera has established itself in the telecommunications industry, specialising in advanced optical transport networks and software-defined networking. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the Infinite Capacity Engine and the DTN-X platform, which leverage unique photonic integrated circuit technology to deliver high-capacity, scalable solutions. Infinera's commitment to enhancing network efficiency and performance has positioned it as a key player in the market, serving major telecommunications operators and service providers globally. With a strong focus on research and development, Infinera has achieved numerous milestones, solidifying its reputation for excellence and innovation in the optical networking space.

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Infinera's score of 66 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Infinera's reported carbon emissions

Infinera, headquartered in the United States, reported a total of approximately 95,133,000 kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2023. This figure includes 1,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,334,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 95,133,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Infinera has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Infinera aims to achieve a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Infinera's emissions data shows a significant increase in total emissions from 53,872,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 71,190,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a need for effective strategies to meet their reduction commitments. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, further solidifying its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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1,202,000
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Scope 2
12,970,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Infinera's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Infinera is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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