Corporate Responsibility
Extreme Networks is committed to ensuring our corporate responsibility efforts resonate across our entire business, from the supply chain partners we select to the more than 50,000 customers we serve.
Extreme Networks Leadership
Responsible Resource Consumption
Extreme Networks is committed to reducing its environmental impact by optimizing energy use across operations. Since 2021, we’ve cut electricity usage by 27% through real estate consolidation and lab efficiency improvements. In San Jose, the installation of a Bloom Hydrogen Fuel Cell ensures uninterrupted power to critical IT and engineering functions, even during grid failures. By relocating much of our engineering equipment to Salem, NH, we dramatically reduced natural gas consumption in San Jose and achieved a 45% energy reduction in Salem, further driving our sustainability efforts.
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Extreme Networks is ahead of schedule in reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, achieving a 21% decrease from its 2021 baseline, thanks to energy management efforts and a 50% reduction in commercial real estate usage. Looking forward, we aim to source 50% renewable energy by 2025 and engage suppliers to increase their renewable energy usage. While Scope 3 emissions rose due to expanded reporting and increased freight and travel, our carbon inventory has been independently certified, confirming compliance with ISO 14064-1 standards. Despite challenges, we remain committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Sustainable Product Management
Extreme Networks integrates sustainability at every stage of the product lifecycle, from design to end-of-life management. In 2023, we recycled 158,392 kilograms of e-waste, with 22% of service inventory consisting of refurbished equipment. The launch of the Environmental Take-Back Program allows customers to securely recycle used equipment, preventing 138 metric tons of e-waste. Products such as the AP5020 wireless access point are built for high performance with a reduced environmental footprint. Extreme Networks is also reducing plastic use, expecting to eliminate 50 tons of plastic and 62% of foam annually by transitioning to recycled materials and paper alternatives.
Product Compliance
Extreme Networks products comply with environmental regulations in global markets where Extreme Networks manufactures and sells products. More specifically, our products are designed to align with our environmental policy. This includes but is not limited to, global Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) directives, REACH SVCH, Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment, battery and dangerous goods requirements, and with recycling and recovery in mind. We maintain a close watch over regulations and product changes to ensure continued compliance.
Corporate Responsibility Goals
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- Achieve Net Zero Emissions by FY 2050
- Source 50% of electricity from renewable sources
- 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions for transportation and use of sold products
- 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions
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- Develop new products in accordance with ISO14024 Type ecolabels by FY26
- Develop a plan and implement power management features in software
- Ensure ≥ 90% of e-waste gets reused or recycled ≤ 2% goes to landfill
- Ensure Extreme Networks products use recyclable materials and prioritize responsibly sourced materials during selection by FY 2025
- Paper: ≥ 80% recycled content
- Plastic: ≥ 30% recycled content
- Sheet Metal: ≥ 30% recycled content
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- Create and implement formal social policies and commitments, including a Human Rights Policy, Pay Equity Policy, and Health and Safety Policy by FY 2026
- Enhance recruitment efforts to increase representation of underrepresented groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
- Bridge the digital divide by expanding opportunities and enhancing human experiences, including donating 100% of laptop computers that are no longer viable for high-end corporate tasks to community-based organizations
- Increase Annual Day of Giving contributions by 15% annually
- Increase volunteer participation to 80%
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- Provide sustainability training for board of directors by FY 2026
- Identify opportunities to maintain and increase the diversity of the board
- Conduct thorough review and gap analysis of all governance policies by FY 2028
- Achieve ISO 14001 certification for additional sites by FY 2027
- Include non-bias and inclusion training in the regular training calendar by FY 2026