Helping the environment
We feel an innate responsibility to pursue technological innovation that can positively impact our environment for future generations and ensures responsible business practices.
Our environmental goals
We have set near-term science-based targets, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce our company-wide greenhouse gas emissions. Our targets include an absolute goal to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80.6% by fiscal 2030 from fiscal 2019 levels, and an intensity-based goal to reduce total Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions per unit of capacity shipped in Gigabit/second by 71.3% by fiscal 2030 from fiscal 2019 levels.
Driving renewable energy use
We use 100% renewable energy in our offices. Our offices in the US, UK, and Australia are all powered directly by renewable energy, while our other offices benefit from Renewable Energy Credits to help get us toward our goal. We’re also reducing our overall energy use through facility upgrades like LED lighting and HVAC modernization.
Engaging our supply chain
We work with our suppliers to identify opportunities to reduce emissions throughout our value chain, including those from shipping and energy used in manufacturing our products. We also work closely with our suppliers to ensure that our product packaging uses at least 70% recycled content by weight.
Innovating for sustainability
We design our products to serve networks for the long term, prioritizing modularity and reducing power per bit while offering services to extend product life and increase recyclability. We do this by enhancing our products’ energy efficiency, minimizing material use and physical footprint, and reducing waste.
Highlights
Generating renewable energy in Gurugram
As part of our 100% renewable energy use, our Gurugram offices and labs are powered in part by solar PV panels. This allows us to reduce our overall energy use and associated emissions. We are expanding these panels to provide even more renewable energy to this site in the future.
Making efficiencies in our supply chain
We've digitally transformed our supply chain for more efficient product tracking and shipping. By using smart inventory positioning, we've reduced the movement of goods and materials shipped across the globe before they reach customers. This reduces emissions from manufacturing and shipping, with our products going straight from the factory to the customer.
Engaging our teams
Throughout the year, we engage our people in environmental volunteering and giving through our Ciena Cares program. Our people volunteer in their local communities to help protect the planet and raise money for environmental causes. In addition, we plant a tree in our Ciena forest for every new employee who joins the company.
Providing equipment recovery, reclamation and refurbishment services
Our products are built to last, but when they reach their end, we ensure eco-friendly disposal. We provide equipment recovery and reclamation, securely recycling components. We also refurbish equipment, extending its lifespan and performance. This reduces waste, reclaims valuable metals and materials for future use, and keeps our products out of landfills.
Shipping our products in eco-friendly packaging
We're reducing our packaging by transitioning to recyclable materials like cardboard and Polyethylene (PE) foam. This lessens the weight and size of our packages, increases shipping capacity, and lowers emissions caused by transportation. Our products also remain securely packaged, while reducing landfill waste.
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Reducing emissions from employee commuting and travel
Our flexible workstyles and collaborative tools help us reduce emissions from commuting and business travel. We offer electric vehicle charging stations at many offices and promote hybrid and remote working and low-emission business travel options. This equips our teams with resources to work effectively while reducing environmental impact.
Innovating for sustainable network
As more people, devices, and machines are connected, we're helping our customers build efficient and sustainable networks. Our Adaptive Network vision allows network operators to do more with less, by leveraging relentless innovation across hardware, software, and services that together provide for a more sustainable network lifecycle.
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