AFL Releases FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report

AFL, the Duncan, South Carolina-headquartered manufacturer of fiber optic cable, equipment, accessories, and related services, released its FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. As a reflection of AFL’s continued commitment to creating long-term value for its stakeholders, the report details the company’s progress in environmental stewardship, community engagement, employee development, and responsible business practices across its global operations. Throughout the report, Global Highlights showcase initiatives led by AFL teams around the world.

“AFL takes pride in our success this past year not only because of what we achieved, but by how we achieved it,” said Jaxon Lang, president and CEO of AFL. “We view corporate responsibility not as a separate initiative, but as an integral part of how we operate, innovate, and grow. I’m delighted with our associates’ dedication to our core values and commitment to each other.”

Highlights from the FY2025 report include:

• Validation of AFL’s greenhouse gas emissions targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

• Achievement of an EcoVadis Silver Medal, an improvement from Bronze that underscores AFL’s investment in environmental, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement performance.

• Participation of more than 900 associates in volunteer efforts, contributing 4,486 hours to 115 community initiatives worldwide.

• The AFL Foundation’s inaugural $1 million donation to Middle Tyger Community Center in Duncan, South Carolina.

• Continued progress in workplace safety, including an 11 percent reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) compared to FY2024.

Global Highlights include:

• Canada: A fleet efficiency initiative at AFL Integria that reduced vehicle idling by 41 percent over six months, saving 17,910 liters of fuel and avoiding 33.2 metric tons of CO2e.

• Poland: Recognition as runner-up for the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability and Efficiency Award at the 2025 DCS Awards for AFL’s manufacturing facility in Poland.

• Mexico: Nearly 200,000 training hours completed through the Monterrey Knowledge Transfer Network, an increase of more than 150 percent from FY2023, and the launch of the “Raíces AFL” program, in which 78 volunteers planted 50 native trees in a single day.

• Australia: A donation of more than $20,000 to Eat Up Australia, which provides free lunches to students, along with a 12-month partnership to support meal programs and associate volunteerism.

The report also outlines AFL’s role in supporting the growth of broadband networks, AI infrastructure, intelligent edge networks, and grid modernization through innovative technologies, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and sustainable business practices.

“Continuous improvement remains a defining cornerstone of AFL’s culture,” Lang said. “We’ve positioned AFL for growth in markets shaping the future, including AI infrastructure, broadband and wireless access, and grid modernization. The progress reflected in this report gives each of us reason to look ahead with humble confidence.”

The complete FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report is available at https://www.aflglobal.com/en/Company/Corporate-Responsibility.