Sustainability for a Connected Planet
Juniper Networks offers technologies and programs that advance sustainability initiatives by reducing carbon footprints, advancing power efficiency and cost savings, and minimizing e-waste.
Our annual Corporate Responsibility Report highlights our commitment to the communities we serve. This year's report is packed with impressive sustainability success stories that show our real progress.
Make progress toward climate goals with Juniper technology and expertise
We’re taking actionable measures and have an industry-leading strategy.
Decarbonization
Juniper’s commitment to sustainability includes setting science-based targets to reduce emissions, expanding clean energy procurement for sites, and contributing to environmental reclamation projects.
- Long-term 40 MW solar energy agreement
- Reducing supply chain emissions by 25% by 2030 (2022 baseline)
Sustainable technology
Bringing sustainability into design and engineering, Juniper Networks’ optimized silicon, smaller forms, and AI-Native power management increase exceptional energy efficiency without sacrificing performance.
- 49% improved power efficiency with Juniper Express 5 silicon
- Longer life cycle network architecture with power, space, and design optimization
- AIOps to better manage power consumption and resources
Circularity
Juniper is actively reducing and recycling waste while extending product life cycles through initiatives like expanded Circular Programs, Take Back, Try & Buy, and the Juniper Certified Pre-Owned Program.
- 100% compostable packaging material for future products less than 70 pounds*
- E-waste recycled to applicable standards and regulations
Embracing sustainability in telecommunications
As the demand for data transmission skyrockets, the industry faces the challenge of managing exponential traffic growth while minimizing its environmental footprint. A recent research brief by STL Partners and Juniper presents a forward-thinking framework for sustainable technology adoption in telecoms.
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California Natural Resources Agency
Water is precious, and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) works to sustainably manage the state’s water resources to benefit the people and protect, restore, and enhance the environment.
Expanding our climate commitment
We’re pursuing new and innovative decarbonization programs and expanding the amount of solar energy used in throughout our operations. See how we are bringing new strategies to climate problems.
Embracing the Green Revolution – Our Sustainable Packaging Journey
We are taking decisive strides in sustainability, embedding these practices throughout our product packaging processes. Find out how.
Expanded donations to land conservation groups
We’re giving more contributions to organizations that restore land in vulnerable communities. It’s all part of doing our part to reduce carbon emissions. Check out our Earth Day 2024 grants.
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We comply with global environmental laws and regulations
All of our locations comply with local and international laws and adhere to the following directives:
- EU Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS II): Eliminating the use of banned substances and reducing the use of restricted substances to levels at or below legal limits
- EU Directive 2012/19/EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): Financing and managing the collection and environmentally sound disposal of products that have reached the end of their useful life. Our recycling program is available in 27 countries
- Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals: Reporting and authorizing the chemicals imported, produced, or used in the preparation of products within the EU Member States
- Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) under the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) 2008/98/EC: Reporting safe-use information for substances of very high concern found in products placed on the market in the EU
- China RoHS: Establishing hazardous substance restriction limits to levels at or below legal limits and reporting hazardous materials table in simplified Chinese within the product manual per China standard SJ/T 11364
- China RoHS 50: Labeling of Environment-Friendly Use Period (EFUP) based on substances within Juniper products
- Green Dot: Supporting European network of industry-funded systems for recycling of packaging materials for products in Germany
Contact us to request product certifications and for more information.