ENVIRONMENT
The ANDREW focus on building a sustainable future includes protecting and preserving the environment. The challenges our planet now faces — including climate change, resource depletion and pollution — require urgent attention and innovative solutions.
We believe that sustainable practices are key to addressing these challenges and ensuring a healthier environment for future generations. Through responsible actions, eco-friendly initiatives and cutting-edge technologies, ANDREW is empowering businesses and communities to reduce their environmental impact. Join us in making a meaningful difference.
Green agenda
Our circular economy strategy focuses on reducing waste, reusing materials and creating sustainable solutions that minimize environmental impact. By designing products for longevity, recycling resources and embracing innovative business models, we aim to drive sustainability while delivering long-term value.
The ANDREW Green Agenda, rooted in our four guiding principles, shapes every decision we make throughout the planning, production and entire lifecycle of our products.
Eco-friendly design
ANDREW continues to redefine the future of outdoor and indoor wireless networks through eco-friendly product designs. By integrating innovative, environmentally conscious design principles, we strive to minimize waste, reduce energy consumption and use sustainable materials in every step of the production process.
Our goal is to lead the way in responsible manufacturing — delivering high-quality, efficient and eco-friendly components that contribute to a greener, more sustainable world. Guiding principles include:
- Conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to understand product environmental impact at all lifecycle stages
- Optimizing designs for weight reduction
- Using recycled or recyclable materials
- Enhancing product efficiency
- Designing in compliance with product content regulations, such as RoHS, REACH and Restricted Substance
- Developing new tools, like the SVScore® system, for customers to access the environmental impact of our products
Sustainable manufacturing processes
We’re working to minimize environmental impact by reducing waste, conserving energy and using renewable energy across our manufacturing processes, all without compromising quality or efficiency. Our commitment to sustainability facilitates responsible production that supports a greener future while meeting the highest industry standards. Guiding principles include:
- Reducing energy used during manufacturing operations and throughout our sites
- Transitioning to renewable energies
- Implementing a single-use-plastics-free requirement across our supply chain
- Certifying our manufacturing sites to the ISO 14001 standard
Rethinking packaging and logistics
Smart, sustainable packaging and logistics operations help to reduce environmental impact. By using eco-friendly materials, optimizing transportation and minimizing waste, we can reduce our carbon footprint and enhance supply chain sustainability. Guiding principles include:
- Designing packaging solutions that improve transportation efficiency through increased container loading rates
- Eliminating or minimizing single-use plastics and non-recyclable materials in our packaging
- Reducing paper consumption by digitizing documentation
Extending solutions lifecycles
By focusing on quality and reuse, we help our customers extend the value of their products and minimize environmental impact. Our innovative solutions provide durability, efficiency and a circular approach to product management. Guiding principles include:
- Optimizing end-of-life (EOL) management for our products
- Offering services that extend the lifespan of customers’ products, such as refurbishment services for old base station antennas and filters
Climate and resource conservation
Through responsible resource management and innovative eco-friendly solutions, we are making great strides in reducing the ANDREW environmental footprint.
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
Gases such as carbon dioxide trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. By lowering our scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions, we can help protect the environment and create a healthier future for generations to come.
Water management
We are actively protecting our precious water resources worldwide by taking measures to facilitate their efficient use, conservation and quality control.
Waste management
As part of our compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, we mindfully see that our products are designed, manufactured and disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.
Featured resources
Green Agenda 2025
Our environment, health and safety policy
SVScore® details
