Infinera Sustainability Profile
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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Infinera's reported carbon emissions
Infinera Corporation, headquartered in the United States, reported its carbon emissions for 2024, totalling approximately 973,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The breakdown includes about 2,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based) and a significant 375,168,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded approximately 1,050,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,334,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 385,594,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Infinera has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Infinera is committed to achieving net-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Infinera's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions across all scopes. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Infinera Corporation, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability within its corporate family.
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| 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 144,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,970,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Infinera's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Infinera's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased significantly 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 "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Infinera'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.
Infinera 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.
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