Ciena Corporation, a leading player in the computer and related services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, Ciena has established itself as a pioneer in optical networking and software-defined networking solutions, catering to telecommunications providers and enterprises globally.
With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Ciena focuses on delivering innovative products and services that enhance network performance and efficiency. Their core offerings include advanced optical transport, packet networking, and automation solutions, which are distinguished by their ability to optimise bandwidth and reduce operational costs.
Ciena's commitment to innovation has earned it a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to the evolution of network infrastructure. The company continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the digital transformation journey for businesses worldwide.
+17 vs industry average
Ciena’s score of 57 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Ciena's reported carbon emissions
Ciena's climate commitments include ambitious targets for emissions reduction. For the 2024 reporting year, Ciena reported total emissions of approximately 1.72 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This figure is comprised of approximately 50,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 150,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 1.72 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Looking at previous years, Ciena reported total emissions of approximately 2.43 billion kg CO2e in 2023 and around 1.84 billion kg CO2e in 2022. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 1.88 billion kg CO2e, while in 2020 they stood at about 2.00 billion kg CO2e. Prior to that, emissions were around 2.29 billion kg CO2e in 2019, 64.3 million kg CO2e in 2017, and 47.5 million kg CO2e in 2016. Ciena is committed to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions. The company has set a target to achieve an 80.6% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Ciena aims for a 71.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of capacity shipped (in Gb/s) by 2030, also from 2019 levels. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved these targets. Ciena also has near-term goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade and a commitment to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company's US headquarters is in "US" and its industry classification is "Computer and related services (72)". Ciena's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Ciena’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the m…
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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