We believe that fiber broadband technology is a crucial enabler for climate transition, paving the way for an emission-free society for all. We develop broadband equipment as the interface to people, fostering sustainable living in their homes. We establish invaluable partnerships and become innovators in energy efficiency, making communication solutions accessible and affordable for all. In parallel, we consciously select resources and transition to a circular-focused product line-up strengthening the circular economy.
Genexis is committed to being Net Zero by 2050
Taking responsibility and limiting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions means setting science-based targets aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. To achieve our targets and become net zero by 2050, we are primarily focusing on reducing emissions across product development, supply chain, and transportation. Genexis is on track and has achieved a 29% reduction in GHG emissions compared to our 2022 baseline year, reflecting strong progress toward both validated science-based targets.
Climate change
Climate change is relevant to Genexis because its products contribute to greenhouse gas emissions throughout their lifecycle, mainly because of energy consumption during its use phase and raw material supply in production. The telecom industry is energy-intensive, and as global demand for broadband increases, so does the carbon footprint associated with powering these networks. Addressing climate change is crucial to mitigate environmental impacts and meet evolving regulatory requirements and customer expectations for lower-carbon technologies.
Key target: transition to 100% renewable energy in all offices by 2028.
Climate change highlights
Reducing the product carbon footprint
In our upstream value chain, we are proactively searching for carbon footprint reduction in our products by transitioning to low-carbon materials, prioritizing manufacturing with 100% renewable energy, and encouraging local material transport without fossil fuel combustion. We aim to increase the share of recycled plastic materials in our products beyond 75% (in weight) by 2026 and find smart logistical solutions for low-emission transport. We also target at least 80% renewable electricity as an energy source to manufacture our products by 2028.
Own operations – becoming net zero
We are on a mission to fully decarbonize our own operations and eliminate all our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2028. With this we are covering energy use in all our facilities and fleets. We will soon stop combusting fossil fuels, such as natural gas to heat our offices, or petrol and diesel to fuel leased cars. From January 2025, all our offices are sourcing 100% renewable electricity, achieving the zero mark on scope 2 market-based emissions. In the next few years, we plan to renew the remaining contracts on our facilities and fleet to achieve our target.
Creating energy-efficient products for all
For many active broadband equipment vendors, the emissions from energy use of sold products represent the most downstream value chain emissions from all scope categories. As signatory of the Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband Equipment since 2023 we remain committed to abide by the European Commission’s guidelines and lower negative environmental impacts from the energy consumption of our products through best-in-class component selection and efficient ECO modes. In 2023 and 2024, our energy efficiency was respectively 8% and 4% better compared to previous years, and in 2024 Genexis performed 25% better than the Code of Conduct allowance targets.
Circular economy
The circular economy is relevant because fiber broadband equipment also contributes to the growing issue of electronic waste. Globally, 20-50 million tons of e-waste are generated each year, making it the fastest growing component of municipal solid waste. Given the short life cycles of electronic products, there is a pressing need for responsible management of end-of-life equipment. By focusing on circular economy principles such as reusing, refurbishing, recycling, and designing for longer product life, we can reduce our environmental impact, manage resource scarcity, and align with growing regulatory and customer expectations for sustainable practices.
Key target: Increase the share of recycled plastic beyond 75% in our products by 2026.
Circular economy highlights
Resource inflow
We shall ensure responsible material consumption in our products by measuring, reporting, and increasing the use of more eco-friendly materials (e.g., recovered post-consumer or renewables). Including more circular materials also reduces the product carbon footprint. Besides using recycled plastic input materials, Genexis and its suppliers are also investigating sourcing secondary material streams in electronics. We adopted environmentally friendly and resource-efficient packaging of products and materials and continue our efforts to eliminate plastic from product packaging by 2026. Since 2023, we use 100% recycled and recyclable brown carton boxes to efficiently distribute our products.
Circular design
Circular design plays a significant role in product development. We consistently incorporate eco-design features and adhere to circularity principles, ISO 14064 guidelines, and relevant eco-certifications to improve circularity and lower carbon footprints. Our products are designed for easier disassembly, featuring fewer parts and smart assembly features, ensuring sustainability without compromising quality. Our FiberBox and FiberTwist Series exemplify this approach. The FiberBox enables efficient network upgrades by extending the lifespan of existing infrastructure, which reduces waste, while the modular FiberTwist series allows telecom operators to upgrade only the essential components, thereby minimizing waste.
Resource outflow
We strive to minimize resource outflow by prioritizing recovery, reuse, and recycling of materials across the product lifecycle. Together with our partners, we investigate opportunities to recover valuable materials from production, packaging, and end-of-life equipment streams. We are actively exploring further refurbishment possibilities for our products and are eager to expand these efforts to increase resource efficiency and circularity within our supply chain. By giving components, a second life and reducing reliance on virgin resources, we contribute to a more sustainable and future-proof fiber ecosystem.