Telecoms industry renews its vows at COP27 but with conditions
We’re in the middle of the annual climate action jamboree known as COP, in which the global public and private sectors strive to show they’re doing their bit for the planet.
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DT to cut energy usage in Germany by 10% in two years
Deutsche Telekom has unveiled its latest sustainability targets, which include a pledge to reduce energy usage in its home market by at least 10 percent by 2024.
TIM jumps aboard the European Green Digital Coalition
Italian operator TIM has thrown its hat into the ring with the European Green Digital Coalition, which purports to have the aim of ‘harnessing the potential of digital solutions to enable the green transformation.’
Ericsson persists with green messaging for its latest radio launch
Swedish kit vendor Ericsson claims to have raised the sustainability bar with the launch of the Radio 6646.
Operators think the circular economy is important but flawed
According to a survey of 61 network operators across the world, the circular economy is ‘important’ but many listed some pretty fundamental concerns.
Telefónica creates platform for second-hand network kit
Spanish operator group Telefónica wants other telcos including its own operating companies (opcos) to reuse its network equipment.
Ericsson and DT collaborate over ‘sustainable’ 5G radio
German telco group Deutsche Telekom and Swedish kit vendor Ericsson have built a solar and wind energy powered 5G site, which they say can be self sufficient given the right conditions.
The public will punish telcos that don’t commit to net zero – GenCell
Green power firm GenCell spoke to us at MWC about what it sees as the need for telcos to adopt renewable energy, and warned of repercussions for any that do not commit to net zero targets.
Vodafone moves to cut massive plastic use in SIM cards
Vodafone is making a lot of noise about its plans to replace its SIM cards with ones made from recycled plastic.
KPN links €1 billion credit facility to sustainability goals
KPN has secured a €1 billion credit facility that is linked to its own sustainability goals, a further sign that telcos are taking this stuff seriously.
Telstra claims to have hit carbon neutral goal
Australian telco Telstra claims to have achieved its goal of being carbon neutral, though there is still plenty of work to be done to improve its green credentials.
Ericsson highlights the telco industry’s green problem
Ericsson has unveiled a new report to promote itself with a green twist, but also highlighting the potential damage new 5G networks could have on the environment.
Europe’s ‘circular economy’ strategy could be shake-up for mobile
As part of the new Industrial Strategy set forward by the European Commission, rules designed to combat the throw away culture of today might have a significant impact on the mobile sector.
Huawei makes strides to bridge digital divide in Africa
Huawei has released its annual ‘Connecting the Future’ report which outlines the company’s corporate sustainability programme over the last twelve months.
Ericsson appoints CSR head to leadership team
In a move that increases the profile of its CSR activities, Ericsson has promoted vice president and head of sustainability and corporate responsibility, Elaine Weidman-Grunewald, to the firm’s Global Leadership Team. In addition Weidman-Grunewald has been made head of Ericsson Response, the company’s volunteer emergency response organisation.
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