Climate Change Data

Ceragon Networks Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Waste Generated:4.19 tons (electronic waste recycled in 2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced electronic waste by recycling 4.19 tons in 2022.
  • Implemented TCC-U solution package reducing packaging materials (no foams, reduced nylon bags, no papers, smaller package).

Social Achievements

  • Invested over $120,000 in learning and development initiatives for employees in 2022.
  • Established a long-term partnership with ‘ELEM’ NGO to support Israeli youth.
  • Maintained a low number of workplace accidents (2 in 2022).

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a comprehensive security and privacy policy.
  • Established a corporate compliance program to ensure adherence to high ethical and corporate governance standards.
  • Board of Directors includes more than 25% women (as of September 2023).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net zero emissions.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Set CO2 emissions reduction targets.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase environmental awareness among all employees.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • Managing risks associated with cybersecurity threats.
  • Maintaining sustainable water management and preventing water pollution.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Assessing energy use across operations to limit scope 1 & 2 emissions.
  • Implementing a diverse range of cybersecurity tools and practices.
  • Monitoring and reporting annual HQ water consumption, implementing measures to prevent water leakage.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Suppliers are obligated to comply with all relevant local, national, and international health and safety standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1714.39 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:280.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1444.4 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Well-being
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced paper consumption at HQ due to organizational discipline.
  • Designed packaging to minimize waste by prioritizing recyclable materials, resulting in smaller dimensions and reduced GHG emissions during shipping.
  • Scope 1 GHG emissions decreased by 3.24% between 2022 and 2023.
  • Implemented recycling programs across most sites.

Social Achievements

  • Launched first employee engagement survey, resulting in 94% participation rate.
  • Decreased employee turnover rate from 22% in 2022 to 16% in 2023.
  • Implemented a comprehensive health program including health insurance, flexible work options, and first aid kits.
  • Provided psychological support service to HQ employees during the 'October 7th war'.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG working group to advance the company’s ESG plan.
  • Implemented a whistleblowing system accessible via an internal portal.
  • Conducted supply chain audits (around 250 suppliers and 5 primary manufacturers).

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Transitioning all products to environmentally friendly packaging by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Attracting women to the company due to the highly technological nature of the business.
  • Managing and reducing the impact of operations through various energy efficiency and GHG emission reduction initiatives.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Constantly promoting new ways of attracting women to the company.
  • Established a GHG Emissions Policy with a thorough framework and guidelines for conducting calculations.
  • Implemented proactive measures to enhance understanding and management of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 250 suppliers and 5 primary manufacturers audited in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Business Conduct
  • Due diligence process for engaging with third parties
  • Compliance with UN International Labor Standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Environmentally friendly packaging