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Philosophy
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Corporate responsibility is a philosophy that embraces our core company values and ensures we produce smart solutions that respect our people and our planet. This philosophy finds form in three key pillars:
- Environmental: We value the world in which we live—and continually work to minimize the environmental impact of our operations and products.
- Social: We value the human rights of our employees and work diligently to improve the wellness and personal safety of our professionals and positively contribute to the communities near our facilities.
- Governance: We value integrity and transparency—and work diligently to maintain the highest standards of ethical business practice.
Governance
As a global company, CommScope is exposed to risks at many levels. We are governed by multiple teams to create, direct and implement our sustainability strategy and maintain a thorough system of checks and balances designed to minimize social, environmental, physical and ethical risks.
- The Ethics, Compliance and Sustainability (ECS) Executive Council
Comprising individuals from our senior management team, members of the Executive Sustainability Council (ESC) meet at least annually, determine the overall Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) strategy, mission and goals, review corporate strategy and performance, and approve company-wide strategies and initiatives. - The Corporate Responsibility (CoRe) team
CoRe team members represent Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability; Corporate Legal; Human Resources; Environment, Health and Safety; Well-being; Environmental Product Compliance; Business Continuity; Corporate Communications; and Supplier Quality. The CoRe team is responsible for determining best practices based on social, political, economic and environmental trends in the market and society, and legal and customer requirements; developing and maintaining company policies and initiatives; conducting internal audits of manufacturing facilities; monitoring and reporting on CR&S performance; and coordinating with local teams at each facility to implement strategic initiatives, activities and best practices. - Local facility teams
These cross-functional teams implement direction from the CoRe team locally and coordinate activities in support of the corporate strategy and goals outlined by the ESC Executive Council. Teams include roles like site director, HR manager, ethics officer, EHS specialist and supplier quality engineers (SQEs).
Progress
At CommScope, we periodically review the sustainability issues we face and capture input from our stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities, shape our strategy and clarify where to focus our resources. We consider a wide range of economic, environmental, social and governance topics. We set short-term and long-term goals related to several of our most relevant and material topics/aspects/issues and identified key performance indicators (KPIs) to manage performance and track progress.
Materiality Assessment, Strategic Priorities, Goals
The topics in the top-right quadrant of the materiality matrix were ranked highest in importance for both our stakeholders and our business success. This was based on qualitative and quantitative data from the materiality assessment. As a result, we have focused our CR&S strategy around these key material issues. This addresses our most significant impacts, while also aligning with the needs of our customers and stakeholders. The topics below the materiality threshold are not covered in as much detail but remain important to CommScope.
The identified ESG material topics were summarized in five material topic groups. Which we then used to outline our new CR&S strategy, strategic priorities and objectives and targets.
2022 Objectives and Targets
Priority |
Goal |
2022 objective/target is to: |
Ethics and |
Drive corporate responsibility |
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Our Business |
Reduce the environmental |
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Sustainable |
Develop solutions that meet our customers’ current and future sustainability requirements |
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Responsible |
Source responsibly and |
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Our People |
Leverage a collaborative, |
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Metrics, Key Performance Indicators
Economic performance
Direct economic value generated and distributed | 2021 Net Revenue -Broadband -Home -Outdoor Wireless -Venue & Campus |
$8.5B $3.1B $1.8B $1.4B $2.2B |
For further insight, view our 2021 Annual Report. |
Environmental performance
Energy
2021 Target: Reduce our 2019 energy consumption by 4% by year-end 2021.
CommScope achieved 2.5% reduction in energy use and 8.9% of purchased electricity originated from renewable sources in 2021.
Energy consumption within the organization – total fuel consumption from non-renewable sources. |
2021 Total Fuel
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116,004 MWh 68,551 MWh |
Energy consumption within the organization – total fuel consumption from renewable sources. | 2021 Total Fuel | 0 MWh |
Energy consumption within the organization – total electricity, heating, cooling and steam from non-renewable and renewable sources. | 2021 Total Electricity and Heating - From non-renewable sources - From renewable sources |
316,766 MWh 288,622 MWh 28,144 MWh |
Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions
2021 Target:
- Reduce our 2019 GHG emissions by 4% by year-end 2021. [absolute GHG emissions target]
- Develop long-term GHG reduction targets and a plan to achieve them.
CommScope:
- Achieved 13.8% reduction in Scope 1+2 location-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 2019.
- Achieved 15% reduction in Scope 1+2 market-based GHG emissions compared to 2019.
- Is working towards developing long-term GHG emissions reduction targets following Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approach.
Total direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions. | By region 2021 Total North America (NAR) Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) |
162,329 m.t. CO2e 64,027 m.t. CO2e 29,093 m.t. CO2e 59,881 m.t. CO2e 9,328 m.t. CO2e |
By scope 2021 Total Scope 1 Scope 2 (market-based) |
162,329 m.t. CO2e 54,108 m.t. CO2e 108,221 m.t. CO2e |
Water Management
2021 Target: Continue managing water use efficiently across the business.
CommScope achieved a 9.1% reduction in water withdrawal compared to our 2019 baseline.
Total water withdrawal. | By region 2021 Total North America (NAR) Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) |
585,305 m3 143,081 m3 217,414 m3 188,243 m3 36,567 m3 |
By source 2021 Total Ground water Municipal water supply |
585,305 m3 69,553 m3 515,752 m3 |
Total number and volume of significant spills. |
There were no significant spills or releases recorded at CommScope facilities in 2021. |
CommScope EHS Management System definitions Significant spill and/or release: A significant spill or release is defined as an accidental release of any regulated or hazardous substance, physical or biological agent that may affect human health, land, vegetation or bodies of water. If the significant spill or accidental release impacts the air, water or land outside a facility and requires a designated EHS person to report the matter to any jurisdiction—or requires a third party for cleanup—it must be reported. |
Waste Management
2021 Target: Ensure beneficial reuse (BRE) of waste exceeds 85% by year-end 2021.
In 2021, CommScope diverted 87.8% of non-hazardous waste from landfill globally. This was achieved by reducing waste generation through product design and manufacturing processes, reusing waste, recycling waste, converting waste to energy. CommScope’s plastic recycling efforts have been impacted by China’s import policies since 2018.
Social performance—labor practices and decent work, human rights
Total workforce by employment type, employment contract and region
Total workforce by employment type, employment contract, and region | More than 35,000 employees in 2021 |
Total workforce by employment type, employment contract and region
Global statistics by employment contract reflect the nature of employment relationship in the countries where we operate.
Diversity
Rates of injury, lost and restricted days
In 2021 CommScope achieved a global injury rate of of 0.42, 47.5% below the U.S. OSHA industry rate of 0.8.
Rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and number of work-related fatalities. | 2021 Injury rate | 0.42 |
Lost and restricted (days away) rate | 15.1 | |
2021 Work-related fatalities | Zero |
Note 1: Injury rate was calculated based on 200,000 hours worked.
Note 2: Injury rate calculation includes fatalities as a result of work-related injury, high-consequence work-related injuries, and recordable work-related injuries.
CommScope EHS Management System definitions
Incident
An unplanned event which has had an impact and the severity of that impact is such that an evaluation is required to determine if the event shall be dealt with using internal resources, external resources and/or the ‘Corporate Crisis Management Team’.
First Aid Incident
Incident where the only treatment required by the injured person is first aid or less.
Recordable Incident
Incident that the injury/illness requires more than first aid treatment. The treatment may begin with first aid but then goes onto more advanced care.
Lost Time Incident
Incident that most likely requires more than first aid and includes:
• At-work Restricted Work Day(s),
• Days Away / Lost Work Day(s),
• Injuries/Illness resulting in job transfer duties.
Fatality
Death due to work related incident.
Lost Work Day(s)
Any days that an employee is unable to work because of a work-place injury. Lost Work Days are counted on the calendar year, which also includes weekends, holidays, company shut-downs etc., regardless if the employee is required to work any of these days. Subsequent days after the injury date qualify as lost time injury cases.
Restricted Work Day(s)
Restricted duty is often referred to as “modified duty” and is defined as: any modification to an employee’s job duties that he or she normally performs at least once a week, or employee inability to work a full shift (restrictions require a physician order). Restricted Work Days are counted on the calendar year, which also includes weekends, holidays, company shut-downs etc., regardless if the employee is required to work any of these days. Subsequent days after the injury date qualify as restricted/lost time injury cases.
Child labor, forced labor
Operations and significant suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of child labor, including measures taken to contribute to the effective abolition of child labor.
Operations with significant risk in 2021 | Goa, India Delicias, Mexico Juarez-Bermudez, Mexico Juarez-Praderas, Mexico Reynosa, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico Manaus, Brazil Suzhou (CSA), China Suzhou (CSC), China |
Suppliers with significant risk in 2021 [by countries] |
Americas:
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Control measures | Company policies
Internal audits — manufacturing facilities Employee Engagement, Training and Development Communication
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New and existing suppliers assessed in 2021:
Americas 87
Asia-Pacific 154
Europe, Middle East, Africa 27
Total 268
In 2021, we screened 268 suppliers, including 100% of new suppliers. Supplier screening includes environmental and social criteria. After completing the 2021 audit process, a total of 4.48% of suppliers were identified as high risk. For active high-risk suppliers, we planned 2022 follow-up audits. Measures we took in the reporting period were intended to help eliminate all forms of forced or compulsory labor. No incidents of forced labor, child labor, slavery or human trafficking were found.
Supplier audits/on-site assessments
Ethics
Significant Risk Identification and Non-compliance
All of CommScope’s 20 business units were analyzed each quarter in 2021 for ethical risk, including corruption. We identified no significant risks regarding corruption.
Separately, CommScope didn’t identify any significant noncompliance with environmental, social and economic laws and/or regulations in 2021.
CommScope didn’t receive any substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer or employee privacy.
Recognizing excellence
We celebrate our company’s recognitions from a variety of respected organizations and publications. View the list of award-winning CommScope professionals and solutions.
Reporting
CommScope’s annual sustainability report (following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and guidelines) provides information about our economic, environmental, and/or social impacts—positive or negative—toward the sustainable development goals. The report details our efforts to protect the environment, promote the health and safety of our workforce, and support the communities where we operate. You can find recent reports here.
Risk Assessment
CommScope proactively manages risk. We recently completed a corporate-level assessment using the EcoVadis platform. CommScope was awarded gold-level recognition and achieved an overall scope of 70/100, which certifies:
- Our structured, proactive approach to corporate responsibility
- Our established policies and processes to help tackle important issues
- Our capacity to clearly report on selected activities and key performance indicators
Our manufacturing facilities utilize the RBA Online self-assessment questionnaire to identify risks and opportunities for improvement. We also use Entropy, our primary EHS risk assessment/management tool, to perform a variety of internal monitoring and reporting activities.
Internal Audits
CommScope routinely audits our manufacturing facilities using ISO14001, ISO45001, SA8000 and ISO26000 standards to ensure compliance to the environment, health, safety, labor and ethical business practices. Facilities in high-risk countries are audited for labor and ethical practices by our CoRe team every two years, while facilities in low-risk countries are audited every three years. Our EHS team audits environment, health and safety practices every three years using international and company standards. Each externally certified facility also maintains its own team of internal auditors.
Reporting to the Audit Committee of CommScope’s Board of Directors, our Corporate Audit and Advisory team also performs independent, objective audits of our internal processes and controls following the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework.
Certifications
CommScope maintains a variety of certifications based on four widely accepted industry standards.
To view a specific certification, select your preferred facility location:
Quality Management System certifications (ISO9001/TL9000):
Multisite (TL151045.000) – Core CommScope
Apex, NC, U.S | Apodaca, Mexico | Buchdorf, Germany | Catawba, NC, U.S. | Claremont, NC, U.S. | Delicias, Mexico | Euless, TX, U.S. | Faenza, Italy | Goa, India | Hickory, NC, U.S. | Juarez-Bermudez, Mexico | Juarez-Praderas, Mexico | Lisle, IL, U.S. | Lowell, MA, U.S. | Reynosa, Mexico | San Diego, CA, U.S. | Shakopee, MN, U.S. | Suzhou (CSA), PRC | Suzhou (CSC), PRC | Tijuana, Mexico
Multisite (ISO111045.000) – Core CommScope
Agrate, Italy | Bangalore (ADC), India | Bangalore (ARRIS), India | Bangalore (CS), India | Belfast, U.K. | Bodelwyddan, U.K. | Bray, Ireland | Brno, Czech Republic | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Cork, Ireland | Hickory, NC, U.S. | Horsham, PA, U.S. | Kessel-Lo, Belgium | Lisle, IL, U.S. | Lowell, MA, U.S. | Malton, U.K. | Pardubice, Czech Republic | San Diego, CA, U.S. | Santa Clara, CA, U.S. | Shenzhen, PRC | Sunnyvale, CA, U.S. | Suwanee, GA, U.S. | Suzhou (CSA), PRC | Taipei, Taiwan | Tijuana, Mexico | Wallingford, CT, U.S. | Warrington, U.K.
Multisite (TL152544.000) – CommScope Home Networks
Austin, TX, U.S. | Horsham, PA, U.S. | Shenzhen, PRC | Suwanee, GA, U.S.
Multisite (ISO112544.000) – CommScope Home Networks
Bangalore, India | Belfast, U.K. | Horsham, PA, U.S. | Saltaire, U.K. | San Diego, CA, U.S. | Shanghai, PRC | Shenzhen, PRC | Suwanee, GA, U.S.
Individual site: Manaus, Brazil
Health and Safety Management System certifications (ISO45001):
Multisite | Bray, Ireland | Brno, Czech Republic | Buchdorf, Germany | Catawba, NC, U.S. | Claremont, NC, U.S. | Delicias, Mexico | Euless, TX, U.S. | Goa, India | Hickory, NC, U.S. | Juarez-Bermudez, Mexico | Juarez-Praderas, Mexico | Kessel-Lo, Belgium | Malton, U.K. | Manaus, Brazil | Reynosa, Mexico | Rhyl, U.K. | Suzhou (CSA), PRC | Suzhou (CSC), PRC | Tijuana, Mexico | Warrington, U.K.
Environmental Management System certifications (ISO14001):
Multisite | Bray, Ireland | Brno, Czech Republic | Burchdorf, Germany | Catawba, NC, U.S. | Claremont, NC, U.S. | Delicias, Mexico | Euless, TX, U.S. | Goa, India | Hickory, NC, U.S. | Juarez-Bermudez, Mexico | Juarez-Praderas, Mexico | Kessel-lo, Belgium | Malton, U.K. | Manaus, Brazil | Reynosa, Mexico | Rhyl, U.K. | Suzhou (CSC), PRC | Suzhou (CSA), PRC | Tijuana, Mexico | Warrington, U.K.