As of 2025, Ciena has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Ciena's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -81%a, b | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Traffic Unit | -71%a, b | 2030 |
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As of 2025, Ciena has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.ab
As of 2025, Ciena has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.ab
Ciena's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 80.6% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 21,198 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.ab
Ciena has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2025 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.ab
As of 2025, Ciena has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.ab
Ciena's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 71.3% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Traffic Unit in 2019.ab
Ciena has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2025 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.ab