Opentext
OpenText Corporation, commonly referred to as OpenText, is a leading provider in the Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry. Headquartered in Canada, the company has established a significant presence across North America and Europe since its founding in 1991. OpenText is renowned for its comprehensive suite of enterprise information management solutions, which include cloud services, data analytics, and content management systems.
With a commitment to innovation, OpenText has achieved notable milestones, including numerous acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities and market reach. The company’s unique offerings empower organisations to manage and leverage their data effectively, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency. As a market leader, OpenText continues to set benchmarks in the industry, recognised for its robust technology and customer-centric approach.
+53 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Opentext's reported carbon emissions
OpenText, a data processing, hosting, and related services company headquartered in Canada, reported a total of approximately 181.8 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the 2025 reporting year. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For the 2025 reporting year, OpenText's emissions breakdown includes:
- Scope 1: Approximately 4.38 million kg CO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 38.3 million kg CO2e
- Scope 3: Approximately 69.32 million kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (about 22.65 million kg CO2e), employee commute (about 21.38 million kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (about 14.98 million kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years:
- In the 2024 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 185.71 billion kg CO2e.
- For the 2023 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 147.30 billion kg CO2e.
- In the 2022 reporting year, total emissions (Scope 1 and 2 market-based) were approximately 26.61 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data for this year was approximately 20.58 million kg CO2e.
- For the 2021 reporting year, total emissions (Scope 1 and 2 market-based) were approximately 27.97 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data for this year was approximately 19.02 million kg CO2e.
- In the 2020 reporting year, total emissions (Scope 1 and 2 market-based) were approximately 20.38 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data for this year was approximately 12.48 million kg CO2e.
- For the 2019 reporting year, total emissions (Scope 1 and 2 location-based) were approximately 26.41 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data for this year was approximately 7.08 million kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments: OpenText is committed to significant emission reductions. They aim for a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, relative to a Fiscal Year 2023 baseline. This target includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and encompasses their operations and relevant value chain categories. Furthermore, OpenText has set a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. These targets are aligned with science-based initiatives.
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Opentext’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
We have committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, and to reduce our emissions by 50% by 2030, relative to a FY23 baseline and including our s…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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