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Medical Device Manufacturing
CA
updated 15 days ago

NovAtel Inc. Sustainability Profile

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NovAtel Inc., a leading provider of precise positioning solutions, is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a key player in the global GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) industry, offering innovative products and services that cater to various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, and surveying. With a strong focus on high-accuracy positioning, NovAtel's core offerings include GNSS receivers, antennas, and software solutions. Their unique technology, such as the SPAN® (Synchronous Positioning and Navigation) system, integrates GNSS and inertial data for unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Over the years, NovAtel has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for customers seeking advanced navigation solutions.

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87

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

NovAtel Inc.'s score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

93%

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NovAtel Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Hexagon AB (publ)

NovAtel Inc., headquartered in California, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Hexagon AB (publ), which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, NovAtel Inc. inherits climate initiatives and targets from Hexagon AB. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are managed at the level of Hexagon AB. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for NovAtel Inc. have not been disclosed. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, NovAtel Inc. is aligned with industry standards for climate action and sustainability, reflecting a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through the initiatives set forth by its parent company. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
9,955,000
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Scope 2
14,310,000
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Scope 3
4,522,000
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How Carbon Intensive is NovAtel Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NovAtel Inc.'s primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is NovAtel Inc.'s Location?

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Very high
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 NovAtel Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

NovAtel Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

NovAtel Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
50%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
22%
Use of Sold Products
16%
Business Travel
10%
Employee Commuting
7%
Capital Goods
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

NovAtel Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

NovAtel Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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