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Vol 6 No 35

"We recognize the importance of collaboration in shaping a more sustainable telecom sector. Our contribution to the GNI study reflects our commitment to integrating sustainable practices that strengthen both our industry and our journey toward Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions."

YOLY CRISANTO
Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer

(Left) Globe Vice President for Common Infra Planning and Engineering Ting Serafica joins the Green Network Index launch on March 3 in Barcelona; (right) Globe Head of Sustainability and Social Responsibility Apple Evangelista shares the company's strategy for decarbonization at the Huawei Green Development Elite Club panel

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Globe Joins Pioneering Green Network Study

Globe has played a key role in GSMA Intelligence’s (GSMAi) Green Network Index (GNI) study, a pioneering initiative establishing new industry benchmarks for network sustainability. The company is one of only six telcos worldwide participating in the inaugural project, proving its dedication to leading environmental sustainability efforts by actively engaging in research that drives greener networks and reduces greenhouse gas emissions in the industry.

“Through the GNI, we are gaining valuable insights that will help us refine our approach to energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and overall network sustainability," said Globe Head of Sustainability and Social Responsibility Apple Evangelista.

Global support for greener telecom networks is growing. A majority of telecom operators, representing 70 percent of the industry’s revenues, have already aligned their commitments with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to reduce GHG emissions. Rising energy costs, which account for 15 to 20 percent of a telco’s operational expenditures, emphasize the need for energy efficiency. Moreover, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is gaining traction among credit-rating agencies and financial analysts, making a standardized metric for assessing sustainability across different geographies and network technologies essential.

The GNI study consolidates various factors into a single comprehensive figure to improve comparability across telecom operators and guide companies in their green evolution. It builds on previous energy efficiency analysis and expands it into a system-wide index that considers energy and carbon efficiency, renewable energy usage, performance and availability, and vertical enablement.

By actively supporting GSMAi’s sustainability research and initiatives, Globe drives positive change in the telecom industry and strengthens its leadership in green network innovation.

The first round of the GNI study can be downloaded after registering for a free public account.
Visit https://www.gsmaintelligence.com/research/green-networks-index-round-one.