Better Health for All

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. provides satellite-based broadband communication solutions.

While these solutions can enable access to essential services, including healthcare, for underserved communities and remote areas, the company's principal goods and services are connectivity infrastructure, not direct health products or services. Therefore, their products and services have no significant positive or negative direct health impact, making their health effects neutral.

No War, No Weapons

Gilat Satellite Networks sold "tactical satcom units" and related equipment to a Myanmar governmental agency in 2014.

In June 2016, Gilat partnered to provide cellular backhaul for a Myanmar mobile operator, Mytel, which is 28% owned by the Myanmar military. A 2019 UN report singled out Israeli firms, including Gilat, for continuing to export military hardware to Myanmar after 2016, despite an Israeli High Court ban on military exports to Myanmar in September 2017. Gilat's Supplier Code of Conduct requires suppliers to comply with export control laws and sanctions. Gilat complies with conflict minerals requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act, uses the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, and references the Conflict Free Smelter Program. The company states its products do not contain conflict minerals and conducted an assessment for 47 suppliers, with 85% certified for ISO 9001 and 12% for ISO 14001. Gilat believes in human rights as reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and its Code of Ethics supports measures to oppose human trafficking and modern slavery. However, it does not provide evidence of full alignment or external assurance. The company's Code of Ethics and Supplier Code of Conduct outline expected ethical conduct and consequences for violations, but do not codify specific bans on categories of weapons or arms industry engagement. No information is provided on the percentage of exports covered by verifiable end-user certificates, only that suppliers must ensure compliance with export control laws.

Planet-Friendly Business

Gilat's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions increased by 31% from 7,155 tCO2e in 2023 to 9,389 tCO2e in 2024.

The company sources 3% of its total electricity consumption from renewable energy. In 2024, 35% of waste was recycled, with a 13% reduction in total waste. The recycling vs. purchased paper rate reached almost 1000% in 2022. Gilat has not reported any environmental compliance violations. The company has not stated a net-zero target year, nor has it disclosed alignment with TCFD recommendations, climate scenario analysis, or stranded asset risks. The company's waste disposal is done by a third-party company that employs people with disabilities, which is a minimal acknowledgment of climate justice and just transition.

Safe & Smart Tech

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. holds ISO 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System, demonstrating a strong commitment to information security.

The company mandates that Gilat Data be encrypted at rest using AES-256 or stronger and in transit with TLS 1.2+, indicating good encryption practices. Remote login access to supplier networks must use multi-factor authentication, and suppliers must maintain a documented user access management process, reflecting good authentication security. Gilat requires suppliers to report information security incidents within 24 hours and to securely return or permanently delete Gilat Data within 10 business days upon request or contract termination, suggesting strong data governance. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill collection purposes, including legal and regulatory obligations, and job applicant data is stored for 30 months for future vacancies, reflecting good data minimization practices. The company states it respects privacy and secures personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable laws, explicitly mentioning compliance with GDPR and CCPA, indicating good regulatory compliance. Suppliers developing software for Gilat must maintain a Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) that integrates security controls and validation activities throughout all phases, including security testing such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and dependency scanning, indicating good privacy by design and security testing coverage. However, suppliers are required to patch critical vulnerabilities within 21-30 days on average, which falls into the 'good vulnerability management practices' tier but is on the negative side of the scale.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Gilat Satellite Networks has implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including a 'Gilat Goes Green' campaign, waste separation, increased use of recycled materials, reduced paper and plastic use, switching to recycled paper and reusable options, and recycling electronic waste.

These efforts led to a 17.5% reduction in total waste to landfill in 2022. The company conducts annual environmental assessments to examine environmental impacts and implements a yearly environmental management plan. Gilat complies with RoHS regulations for hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The company expects suppliers to comply with environmental requirements and policies and audits them periodically. No waste disposal violations or fines were mentioned in the reporting period.