Onfido, a leading identity verification provider, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across major regions including Europe and North America. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself in the identity verification industry, focusing on helping businesses verify the identities of their customers through advanced technology. Onfido's core offerings include identity verification, document verification, and biometric checks, all designed to enhance security while streamlining user experiences. What sets Onfido apart is its innovative use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in identity checks. With a strong market position, Onfido has garnered recognition for its commitment to compliance and fraud prevention, serving a diverse clientele ranging from fintech to e-commerce. The company continues to lead the way in transforming identity verification, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
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In 2022, Onfido reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,930,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 29,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 151,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 8,750,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (5,741,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (1,529,000 kg CO2e). Onfido has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2026, targeting a complete elimination of these emissions. This interim target reflects their commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company has shown a progressive reduction in total emissions over the years, with a decrease from approximately 7,533,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 4,076,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This trend indicates a proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint, although specific Scope 3 reduction targets have not been disclosed. Onfido's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their reported figures are independently sourced. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices as part of its broader corporate responsibility strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 143,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,125,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Onfido's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 19% last year and increased by approximately 180% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 66% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Onfido has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

