CommScope, LLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Performance
- Social Performance
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Zero significant spills
Social Achievements
- Zero work-related fatalities
Governance Achievements
- 100% of 23 organizational units analyzed for risks related to corruption
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3 Guidelines
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment, Health and Safety
- People and Community
- Ethics and Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) globally
- 95% beneficial reuse (BER) of waste
Social Achievements
- Launched "Safety Starts with Me" initiative to improve workplace safety
- Introduced "The Best of CommScope" employee recognition program
- Supported various local philanthropic projects in Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions
Governance Achievements
- Revised Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
- 65% reduction in GHG emissions from large manufacturing facilities by the end of 2020
- 97% beneficial reuse of waste (BER) by the end of 2016
- 5% reduction in major reportable injury rate
- 5% reduction in total restricted and lost workday rate
Environmental Challenges
- Significant spill at Catawba, NC facility caused by a third-party carrier vehicle
- Solvent-impacted source area remediation in Orland Park
Mitigation Strategies
- Local fire department and facility emergency response team contained and cleaned the spill
- Remediated solvent-impacted source area using low-temperature electrical heating
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 157 suppliers reviewed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier sustainability survey
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Certifications: SA8000, ISO14001, OHSAS18001
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Zero work-related fatalities
- Injury Rate: 0.41
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- CommScope Supplier Responsibility
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- GHG Emissions
- Waste Management
- Water Consumption
- Single-Use Plastics
- Supplier Responsibility
- Employee Health & Safety
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Employee Training & Development
- Ethics & Compliance
- Data Security & Privacy
- Circular Economy
- Digital Access & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 2.75% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2018.
- Achieved a 2.64% reduction in water withdrawal compared to 2018.
- Diverted 83% of non-hazardous waste from landfill.
- More than 98% of applicable Home Network business unit product shipments complied with relevant U.S., Canadian or E.U. energy efficiency voluntary agreements.
- Home Networks team eliminated single-use plastics on all new set-top products outside of the Americas.
- Maintained environmental management systems’ certification to the ISO14001:2015 standard (83% of manufacturing facilities).
Social Achievements
- Launched a global pay equity study, finding over 99% of employees were paid equitably.
- Conducted bi-annual employee pulse surveys.
- 100% of targeted employees completed Ethics and Compliance training.
- Over 2,400 employees participated in uLEAD professional development program.
- Achieved a global injury rate of 0.35, 75% below the U.S. OSHA industry rate.
- Partnered with United Way and supported other charitable organizations worldwide.
- Continued well-being program with GuidanceResources.
Governance Achievements
- Achieved a Gold level Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating from EcoVadis.
- Maintained a robust ethics and compliance program.
- Ensured operations and supply chain aligned with global modern slavery and human rights standards.
- Completed 22 CSR risk assessments in manufacturing facilities.
- Conducted 240 sustainability assessments and audits in the supply chain.
- Achieved zero “major nonconformances” in third-party certification audits.
- Transitioned safety certification from OHSAS18001:2007 to ISO45001:2018 (83% of manufacturing facilities).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Develop long-term GHG reduction targets.
- Identify opportunities to leverage renewable energy.
- Reduce 2019 GHG emissions by 2% by the end of 2020.
- Reduce 2019 energy consumption by 2% by the end of 2020.
- Ensure beneficial reuse (BRE) of waste exceeds 90% by the end of 2020.
- Expand ISO14001 and ISO45001 certification scope to all manufacturing facilities by the end of 2020.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to material volatility.
- China's import policies impacting plastic recycling.
- Rise in fiber optic cable production influencing recycling options.
- Increased waste generation due to fiber optic cable production.
- Potential physical impacts of climate change on operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimizing global manufacturing and distribution footprint.
- Expanding recovery and recycling efforts.
- Aligning with GRI standard for sustainability reporting.
- Using CDP platform for climate-related risk and opportunity reporting.
- Implementing energy conservation measures.
- Developing products with post-consumer recycled plastics.
- Implementing a circular economy initiative through the Synergy Team.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 240/year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Policy
- Environmental Product Compliance Specification
- Restricted Substances List
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changes in rainfall and storm patterns
- Water shortages
- Changing sea levels
- Changing temperatures
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts towards Net Zero
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Third-party Assurance: WSP
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1 (No Poverty)
- Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- Goal 4 (Quality Education)
- Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Report details how initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products using post-consumer recycled plastics
- Energy-efficient set-top boxes and network equipment
- ERA C-RAN antenna system
Awards & Recognition
- Gold level CSR rating from EcoVadis (four consecutive years)
- Newsweek’s 2020 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics and Governance
- Our Business Operations and Facilities
- Sustainable Products
- Responsible Supply Chain
- Our People
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 8.6% reduction in Scope 1+2 location-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 2019
- Achieved 9.3% reduction in water withdrawal compared to 2019
- Diverted 85.3% of nonhazardous waste from landfill
- More than 96.7% of applicable Home Network business unit product shipments complied with the relevant U.S., Canadian or EU set-top boxes (STB) or Small Network Equipment (SNE) energy efficiency voluntary agreements—exceeding the 90% target
Social Achievements
- Implemented procedures for managing the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the safety, health and welfare of our employees and to keep critical business operations functioning
- Achieved a global injury rate of 0.38, 68.3% below the United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) industry rate of 1.2
- Launched our new Diversity & Inclusion Business Network to foster a more diverse and inclusive workplace
- Partnered with United Way to support local charitable causes using an employer match program in the United States and supported charitable organizations worldwide
Governance Achievements
- Reported climate-related risks and opportunities using the CDP platform which is committed to aligning with the Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations
- 100% of non-production employees completed the annual Ethics and Compliance training
- Achieved zero “major nonconformances” in third-party certification audits
- Expanded the ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management system) and ISO 45001:2018 (health and safety management system) standards certification program scope which now covers 90% of our manufacturing facilities
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Develop long-term GHG reduction targets and a plan to achieve them
- Reduce 2019 GHG emissions by 4% by year-end 2021
- Reduce 2019 energy consumption by 4% by year-end 2021
- Ensure beneficial reuse (BRE) of waste exceeds 85% by year-end 2021
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Potential physical impacts of climate change on operations
- Maintaining a safe work environment during the pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented procedures for managing the COVID-19 pandemic
- Aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the CDP platform (aligned with TCFD recommendations) to increase climate resilience
- Implemented various safety programs to mitigate work-related hazards
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 263 sustainability assessments and audits in 2020
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Policy
- Environmental Product Compliance Specification for Materials and Products
- Restricted Substances List
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changes in rainfall, storm patterns and intensities, water shortages, sea levels and temperatures
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Third-party Assurance: WSP
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
The report details how CommScope's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and activities.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Mini TV Box streamer (35% PCR plastic, no single-use plastics)
Awards & Recognition
- A- from CDP Climate Change Scorecard
- Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Gold level Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating from EcoVadis
- Silver Stevie® Award in the Employer of the Year—Telecommunications category
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Social Responsibility
- Environmental Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced 2019 GHG emissions by 13.8% (location-based) and 15% (market-based)
- Reduced energy consumption by 2.54% compared to 2019 baseline
- Diverted 87.8% of nonhazardous waste from landfills
- Improved water efficiency by 9.1% compared to 2019 baseline
- Achieved ISO14001:2015 certification for 100% of in-scope manufacturing facilities
Social Achievements
- Introduced a hybrid work policy
- Launched a flagship training platform (THRIVE), with 65% of connected employees using it within six months
- Donated approximately $750K to charitable causes
- Diversity & Inclusion Business Network (DIBN) had over 1,800 members
- Achieved a global injury rate 47.5% below the U.S. OSHA industry rate
Governance Achievements
- Achieved a low-risk rating in Yahoo Finance’s sustainability scorecard and above-average ESG ratings by MSCI and ISS
- 100% of targeted employees completed annual Ethics and Compliance training
- Conducted 268 sustainability assessments and audits in the supply chain
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Develop long-term GHG emissions reduction targets and a plan to achieve them
- Ensure more than 90% of applicable STB and SNE products meet energy efficiency voluntary agreements
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 2% by year-end 2022 (against 2019 baseline)
- Reduce waste output by 5% compared to 2021
- Optimize waste management by 5% compared to 2021
- Decrease water resource impact by 2% compared to 2021
- Maintain or improve 2021 EHS incident rate
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain shortages and delays impacting Home Networks business
- Increased energy consumption due to employees returning to sites after COVID-19 restrictions eased
- Increased manufacturing output and expanded operations schedule impacting energy consumption
Mitigation Strategies
- Postponed the spin-off of the Home Networks business
- Implemented energy efficiency measures resulting in 605,627 kWh saved and 238 metric tons CO2e avoided
- Purchased renewable electricity contracts across multiple locations
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 268 sustainability assessments and audits conducted in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Sustainability Survey
- RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
- Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, AA1000AS v3
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Third-party Assurance: WSP
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics
- ECO packaging
- Red List Free cables
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies
- EcoVadis Gold Level status
- Juarez City Government award for social responsibility
- Recognition award for COVID-19 support efforts in Mexico
- First-place award for Cultural Inclusivity Campaign at Diversity and Inclusion Summit Awards in India
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Social Responsibility
- Environmental Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- 22% reduction in market-based and 16% reduction in location-based Scope 1+2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 2019 baseline
- More than 12% of purchased electricity from renewable sources
- 13 CommScope sites operating entirely on 100% renewable energy sources
- 3% reduction in water withdrawal compared to 2019 baseline
- 82.8% of nonhazardous waste and e-waste diverted from landfills
Social Achievements
- Joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™
- Named to Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Recognized as one of the Best ESG Companies in 2022 by Investor’s Business Daily
- Achieved a Gold level Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating from EcoVadis for the sixth year in a row
- Named one of Mexico’s Best Employers in 2022 by Forbes
- More than $780,000 in charitable donations
- Global injury rate 63.75% below the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s industry rate
Governance Achievements
- Low-risk rating in Yahoo Finance’s sustainability scorecard
- Above-average ESG ratings by MSCI and ISS
- Rolled out mandatory annual training package for ethics and compliance
- No reportable breaches related to privacy or data protection
- ESG goals introduced in short-term incentive plan for CEO and Section 16 Officers
Climate Goals & Targets
- Science-based GHG reduction targets aligned with limiting global temperature increase to 1.5°C
- By 2025, report on TCFD requirements and include a full gap analysis
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 4% by year-end 2023 measured against 2019 baseline
- Complete 3 different product category LCAs using internal LCA capabilities
Environmental Challenges
- Increased production of fiber optic cable resulting in increased waste disposal
- Increased energy consumption at Mexican sites due to expansion
- Supply chain disruptions due to various factors including silicon shortages
- Increased use of fluorinated process gas leading to higher Scope 1 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Partnership with universities to research sustainable alternatives for fiber-optic cable recycling
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures across several sites
- Optimized global manufacturing and distribution footprint
- Development of science-based GHG reduction targets
- Various energy conservation and GHG emissions reduction measures including renewable electricity contracts and improved facility management
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 270 sustainability assessments and audits in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct aligned with UN Global Compact Ten Principles, RBA Code of Conduct, and other international standards
- Conflict minerals due diligence process based on OECD Due Diligence Guidance
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, Accountability’s AA1000 Series of Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Third-party Assurance: WSP
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Next-gen GFRPP antenna radomes
- SKYBLOX solution
- Constellation™ platform
- ERA® DAS
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Investor’s Business Daily’s Best ESG Companies
- EcoVadis Gold CSR rating
- Forbes Mexico’s Best Employers
- MIRIA Clean Water Corporate Partner Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Social Responsibility
- Environmental Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- 37% reduction in market-based Scope 1+2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 2019 base year
- 33.7% reduction in water withdrawal in 2023 compared to 2019 base year
- 76.4% of nonhazardous waste and e-waste diverted from landfills in 2023
Social Achievements
- ~780,000 in monetary and non-monetary resources donated globally to causes such as disaster relief and support for disadvantaged communities
- Five-star ranking on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 list and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2024 list
- Launched HeliARC™ fiber-optic cable solution, promoting universal broadband connectivity
Governance Achievements
- AA rating in the MSCI ESG Rating assessment
- ISS “Prime” status awarded for environmental and social performance
- “Low Risk” rating in Yahoo Finance’s sustainability scorecard
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce GHG emissions across our operations through analysis and adoption of externally approved science-based GHG reduction targets (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
- Develop and initiate supplier engagement strategy to reduce scope 3 emissions in our supply chain
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 2% by year-end 2024
- Achieve a 2% increase in waste recycled/reused/eliminated over 2023 volumes
Environmental Challenges
- Reduced production levels impacting waste recycling and water usage goals
- Increased fiber-optic cable production contributing to nonhazardous scrap materials waste
- Supply chain disruptions due to sanctions affecting raw material imports into Europe
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimized global manufacturing and distribution footprint to respond to changing market conditions
- Expanded recovery and recycling efforts to reduce disposal costs and reliance on natural resources
- Working with suppliers to ensure compliance with Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 189 audits/onsite assessments/year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Quality Manual
- Sustainability requirements included in supplier contracts
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Climate legislation and disclosure requirements
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB standards, AccountAbility’s AA1000 Series of Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: JLL EMEA Sustainability Consulting
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- HeliARC™ fiber-optic cable
- OWN base station antennas
- imVision® automated infrastructure management solution
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Innovators Award from Cabling Installation & Maintenance
- EcoVadis Gold CSR rating
- Forbes’ America’s Best Employers by State List
- Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 list
- America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2024 list