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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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74

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ciena's score of 74 is higher than 99% 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. This figure includes 2,110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 32,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,425,246,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Ciena has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an absolute reduction of 80.6% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 levels as a baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 71.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of capacity shipped in gigabits per second by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Ciena is also committed to reducing its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has set a goal to cut Scope 1 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company’s proactive approach to sustainability reflects its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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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. This request for Ciena is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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