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Sustainable IT.

CIARA is committed to eco-certified innovation and sustainable initiatives, driving responsible technology solutions for a greener future.

We Manufacture Eco-Friendly Products that Promote Sustainability

Driving Sustainable IT for a Greener Future

At CIARA, we deliver eco-certified IT solutions that drive a sustainable, responsible, and innovative technology ecosystem. Our approach goes beyond certifications: we use sustainable design, energy-efficient operations, circular lifecycle management, and ethical supply chains in every solution.

Our commitment is not just in EPEAT certification, which independently verifies our sustainability claims—it’s in how we design, manufacture, and manage IT from start to finish. Every step is guided by sustainability, helping organizations reduce environmental impact, support ethical practices, and meet long-term ESG and procurement goals. With CIARA, technology is responsible, efficient, and future-ready.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) REPORT

At CIARA, we prioritize transparency and accountability in our sustainability journey. Each year, we share our ESG Report, showcasing progress, challenges, and goals in climate action, responsible sourcing, and community impact. Explore our latest report here: Hypertec CSR 2023 - EN

ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS DISCLOSURE

CIARA Technology is committed to global environmental management, promoting a green, recycling-based, and low-carbon culture. We integrate environmental and business processes to protect the environment, aiming to reduce our impact for the benefit of future generations.

Recognizing the critical impact of climate change, CIARA sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets and implements initiatives that extend beyond environmental activities. By collaborating with suppliers and logistics partners, we help them improve energy efficiency, benefiting both the climate and their profitability. CIARA reports its annual emissions to CDP.
Our environmental management system is ISO 14001:2015 certified and adheres to other international standards, including ISO 31000:2018 for risk management, and best practices like the GRI 300 Series (Materials, Energy, Water, Emissions) to ensure accurate and reliable environmental reporting.

The summary of our verified environmental disclosure reflects the current energy performance and improvements of CIARA Technology’s facilities at 9300 Trans Canada Highway and 5555 Cypihot St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada.

Performance Evaluation – Absolute Value

Civil Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Energy (MWh) 57,926 51,926 43,451 47,648 32,594 3,738 3,751
Variation (MWh) - -6,000 -8,475 +4,197 -15,054 -28,855 13.29
Energy Variation (%) - -10% -16% 10% -89% 0.36%
Gross Total Scope 1 345.20 237.48 208.76 255.02 258.22 297.45 289.15
Scope 1 Variation (tCO2 e)   -107.72 -136.44 -90.18 -86.98 39.23 -8.30
Scope 1 Variation (%) - -31% -12% 22% 1% 15% -3%
Gross Total Scope 2 28.20 25.10 21.20 23.20 15.58 2.22 2.28
Scope 2 Variation (tCO2 e) - -3.10 -3.9 2 -7.62 -13.36 0.06
Scope 2 Variation (%) - -11% -16% 9% -33% -86% 3%
Gross Total Scope 1 & 2 373 263 230 278 273.8 299.67 291.43
Scope 1 & 2 Variation (tCO₂e) - -110.82 -32.62 48,26 -4.42 25.87 -8.24
Scope 1 & 2 Variation (%) - -30% -12% 21% -2% 9% -3%
Gross Total Scope 3 - - 162,519.20 219,825.32 584,927.76 454,293.61 240,986.77
Scope 3 Variation (tCO₂e) - - - 57,306.12 365,102.44 -130,594.27 -213,306.84
Scope 3 Variation (%) - - - 35% 166% -22% -47%
Gross Total Scope 1, 2 & 3 - - 162,749.17 220,103.54 585,201.56 454,593.28 241,278.20
Annual variation Scope 1,2 & 3 (tCO2 e) - - - 57,354.37 365,098.02 -130,608.28 -213,315.08
Gross Total Scope 1, 2 & Scope 3 Variation (%)   -   -   - 35% 166% -22% -47%
Water Consumption (ML) 57.895 56.108 44.837 47.767 51.651 5.773 6,793
Annual variation_ Water Consumption (ML) - -1.787 -11.271 2.930 3.884 -45.879 1,020
Annual variation_ Water Consumption (%) - -3% -20% 6.5% 8% -89% 18%

Performance Evaluation – Intensity Value

Civil Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Energy -Physical Intensity 9.6E-04 8.6E-04 7.2E-04 7.9E-04 2.3E-02 2.09E-02 2.10E-02
Energy -Physical Intensity Variation (%) - -10% -16% 10% 2812% -9% 0.36%
Energy -Economic Intensity 1.27E-04 1.15E-04 9.98E-05 1.33E-04 9.83E-05 7.92E-06 5.67E-06
Energy- Economic Intensity Variation (%) - -10% -13% 33% -26% -92% -28%
Gross Total Scope 1 -Physical Intensity 5.69E-03 3.91E-03 3.44E-03 4.20E-03 1.82E-04 1.66E-03 1.62E-03
Gross Total Scope 1 -Physical Intensity Variation (%) - -31% -12% 22% -96% 812% -3%
Gross Total Scope 1 - Economic Intensity 2.30E-05 7.9E-06 6.00E-06 5.1E-06 7.79E-07 6.3E-07 4.37E-07
Gross Total Scope 1 -Economic Intensity Variation (%) - -65% -24% -14% -85% -19% -31%
Gross Total Scope 2 - Physical Intensity 4.7E-04 4.1E-04 3.5E-04 3.8E-04 1.10E-05 1.24E-05 1.27E-05
Gross Total Scope 2 -Physical Intensity Variation (%) - -10% -16% 9% -97% 13% 3%
Gross Total Scope 2 - Economic Intensity 1.88E-07 8.37E-08 6.06E-08 4.64E-08 4.70E-08 4.69E-09 3.44E-09
Gross Total Scope 2 -Economic Intensity Variation (%) - -55% -28% -23% 1% -90% -27%
Gross Total Scope 3 - Physical Intensity - - 2.681 3.626 4.13E-01 2.54E+00 1.70E-01
Gross Total Scope 3 - Physical Intensity Variation (%) - - - 35% -89% 515% -93%
Gross Total Scope 3 - Economic Intensity - - 4.64E-04 4.40E-04 1.76E-03 9.62E-04 3.64E-04
Gross Total Scope 3 -Economic Intensity Variation (%) - - - -5.31% 301% -45% -62%
Water Consumption - Physical Intensity 9.50E-01 9.30E-01 7.40E-01 7.90E-01 3.65E-02 3.23E-02 3.80E-02
Water Consumption- Physical Intensity Variation (%) - -3% -20% 7% -95% -12% 18%
Water Consumption - Economic Intensity 3.87E-04 1.9E-04 1.3E-04 9.6E-05 1.56E-04 1.22E-05 1.03E-05
Water Consumption-Economic Intensity Variation (%) - -52% -32% -25% 62% -92% -16%

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CONFLICT MINERAL DISCLOSURE

Hypertechnologie CIARA is committed to responsible sourcing of minerals, ensuring that our products do not contribute to conflict or human rights abuses. We adhere to strict policies, including compliance with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct and OECD guidelines. We work closely with our suppliers to avoid minerals linked to forced labor, child labor, and environmental harm, particularly in conflict-affected regions. Through our participation in the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and due diligence practices, we maintain a sustainable, conflict-free supply chain.

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RECYCLING PROGRAM

CIARA offers IT asset disposition services such as secure logistics, data destruction, hardware testing, sanitization, IT asset remarketing, certified recycling, inventory stocking and asset reporting.

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SUPPLY CHAIN ENERGY MANAGEMENT

List of CIARA Suppliers

CIARA collaborates closely with its suppliers to enhance energy management across various levels. To support this, all our suppliers are ISO 50001 certified for energy management. Below is the full list of our supplier sites that hold ISO 50001 certification:

Suppliers Manufacturing Sites  Manufacturing Site Address
SEAGATE 8 • Seagate Technology (Central Function) 47488 Kato Road, Fremont, CA, 94538, USA. • Seagate Technology LLC 7801 Computer Ave., Bloomington, MN, 55435-5412, USA . • Seagate Technology (Ireland) No. 1 Disc Drive, Springtown Park, Springtown Industrial Estate, Buncrana Road, Londonderry, BT48 0BF Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. • Seagate Technology (Johor) International Sdn. Bhd. Plo 55, Jalan Persiaran Teknologi, Taman Teknologi Johor, Senai 81400, Johor, Darul Takzim, Malaysia. • Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited 1627 Moo 7, Teparuk Road Tambol Teparuk, Amphur Muang Samutprakarn, Thailand, 10270. • Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited 90 Moo 15 Tambol Sungnoen, Amphur Sungnoen, Nakhonratchasima, Thailand, 30170. • Seagate Technology International (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. No. 2, Second Xingchuang Road Wuxi Export Processing Zone B Wuxi, Jiangsu Province China People's Republic. • Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte Ltd Woodlands 1 16 Woodlands Loop Singapore 738340 Woodlands 2 90 Woodlands Avenue 7 Singapore 737911 Woodlands 3 121 Woodlands Ave 5 Singapore 739009.
INTEL 6 • Intel Ireland Ltd Collinstown Industrial Park Leixlip County Kildare Ireland. • Intel Products (Chengdu) Ltd. No 8-1 Kexin Road Chengdu High Tech Zone (West Park) Chengdu City Sichuan Province China 611731. • Intel Products (M) Sdn. Bhd. Kulim Hi Tech Park Kulim Kedah 09090 Malaysia. • Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd. Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone Phase 3 Halamam Kampung Jawa Penang 11900 Malaysia. • Intel Products (Vietnam) Ltd. Lot l2, D1 Road Saigon Hi Tech Park Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. • Intel Electronics Ltd. 2 Tzoran Street New Industrial Area Kiryat Gat Israel 82109.
SAMSUNG 5 • 1 Samsung-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17113, Republic of Korea. • Cheonan Campus, 465, Beonyeong-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 31086, Republic of Korea. • Hwaseong Campus, 1-2, Samsungjeonja-ro Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 18448, Republic of Korea. • Onyang Campus, 158, Baebang-ro, Baebang-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 31489, Republic of Korea. • Pyeongtaek Campus, 114, Samseong-ro, Godeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17786, Republic of Korea.
SANDISK SEMICONDUCTOR 1 • No. 388, East Jiangchuan Road, Minhang Disctict, Shanghai, 200241, China
ASUS 1 • No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan
HYNIX 1 • SK hynix Inc., I-Cheon Plant, 2091, Gyeongchung-daero, Bubal-eub, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17336, Republic of Korea
IN-WIN 2 • No. 69, Lane 350, Nanshang Road, Gueishan Dist., Taoyuan City 33392, Taiwan. • No. 193, Sec. 2, Changsing Road, Lujhu Dist., Taoyuan City 33860, Taiwan.

EPEAT

CIARA products are proudly EPEAT certified, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of sustainability. Managed by the Green Electronics Council (GEC), EPEAT maintains the integrity of the ecolabel system and supports institutional buyers globally. As part of its mission, GEC fosters a market for sustainable IT products, advancing a future where all IT is sustainable: CIARA sustainable products.

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT AND CARBON FOOTPRINT

At CIARA, sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to international best practices and standards, including ISO 14040, 14044, 14067, 14025, and 14064, which form the backbone of our environmental management strategies. Through these robust frameworks, we ensure precise carbon footprint tracking, transparent eco-labeling, and efficient resource use, advancing the principles of a circular lifecycle management. The adoption of ISO 14025 plays a key role in empowering consumers with clear product labeling, making sustainable choices more accessible than ever.

In addition to these benchmarks, CIARA integrates globally recognized certifications like EPEAT and ENERGY STAR®, guaranteeing exceptional energy efficiency and environmental performance. Our operations are further strengthened by comprehensive management systems adhering to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and SA8000, ensuring quality, safety, energy efficiency, and social accountability. By uniting cutting-edge technology with eco-conscious design, CIARA continues to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and socially responsible solutions that shape a brighter, greener future.

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