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Ciena

Ciena Corporation, a leading networking systems, services, and software company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, Ciena has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, focusing on optical networking and packet networking solutions. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in coherent optical technology. Ciena's core offerings, such as the WaveLogic technology and the Blue Planet software suite, are designed to enhance network performance and operational efficiency. These innovative products set Ciena apart in a competitive market, enabling service providers and enterprises to optimise their networks for the demands of the digital age. Recognised for its commitment to innovation, Ciena continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to transform their network infrastructure.

DitchCarbon Score

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Ciena's score of 48 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ciena's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ciena Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,427,387,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 32,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,425,246,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data highlights the company's substantial reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from its supply chain and product use. Ciena has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80.6% by FY2030, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 71.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per capacity shipped in Gbps within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Ciena's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability within the technology hardware and equipment sector, as it seeks to mitigate its environmental impact while continuing to grow its operations.

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Scope 1
646,000
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Scope 2
19,273,000
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00,000
Scope 3
57,948,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ciena's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Ciena is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ciena is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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