Ciena Corp
Ciena's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Ciena completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ciena has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ciena's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ciena amounted to 2,142 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ciena decreased by 80%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Ciena's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ciena's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ciena were 2,110 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ciena reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ciena's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ciena's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.63%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Ciena's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ciena reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Ciena reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ciena's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 99.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ciena's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 99.61% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Ciena use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ciena reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Ciena's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Ciena's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ciena reported 2,425,246 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Ciena includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Ciena's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ciena's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ciena reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,425,246 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 16.23% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 83.77% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Ciena reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ciena's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 3,433.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ciena's Scope 3 emissions increased by 32.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ciena disclose?
In 2023, Ciena reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Ciena's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ciena's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,014,894.377 tCOâ‚‚e (83.73%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 370,092.54 tCOâ‚‚e (15.38%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,943.509 tCOâ‚‚e (0.41%)
Ciena's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ciena's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ciena reported a total carbon footprint of 2,427,388 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 32.28% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Ciena's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.09%.