Ciena Strengthens Environmental Commitment Through Science-Based Goals

Ciena has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to the environment by recently establishing science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These targets, which have gained approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), underscore Ciena’s dedication to minimizing its ecological footprint. The scope of Ciena’s science-based targets encompasses both its direct operational practices and its groundbreaking technological solutions, which have the potential to diminish the environmental impact of global networks. These targets are in harmony with the Paris Climate Agreement’s objective of restraining global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

Ciena has set forth the following science-based objectives:

– A resolute aim to curtail Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80.6% by fiscal 2030, relative to fiscal 2019 levels.

– An intensity-based aspiration to reduce total Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions per unit of capacity shipped in Gb/s by 71.3% by fiscal 2030, based on fiscal 2019 levels.

These fresh greenhouse gas reduction targets augment Ciena’s prior aspiration to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as certain Scope 3 emissions, by 2024—a goal that the company is progressing well towards. Additionally, Ciena remains unwavering in its commitment to sourcing 100% renewable energy for key facilities by the conclusion of 2023 and adopting packaging consisting of 70% recycled content by weight by 2025.

Gary Smith, Ciena’s President and Chief Executive Officer, emphasized, “Seeking innovative solutions that yield positive effects for our planet is a genuine extension of our mission to contribute positively to our workforce, clientele, and communities. Our novel science-based targets mark the next phase in Ciena’s journey towards sustainability, encompassing our operational practices, supply chain, products, and services. By reducing energy consumption, optimizing space, minimizing waste, and utilizing sustainable materials in our products, we can significantly mitigate the environmental impact of global communication networks, thus aiding our customers in their climate-related endeavors.”

For further details regarding Ciena’s initiatives for sustainability, refer to the company’s 2022 Sustainability Report.