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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ciena's score of 46 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, as they have disclosed emissions data across all three scopes. Ciena has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80.6% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 71.3% per capacity shipped in gigabits per second (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. Over the years, Ciena has demonstrated a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from approximately 2,289,983,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 2,427,387,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reflects ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices within the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 646,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,273,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 57,948,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
