The global telco industry can, by applying circular principles, unlock values of
The report, titled The Shift: The Role of Telcos in the Circular Economy, demonstrates the logic of the circular economy and why it is the key to solve both the climate and the broader ecological crisis.
"When looking at the ICT industry through a circular economy lens, it is clear that we are both part of the problem and the solution. Digitalization will speed up the transformation from a linear to a circular economy by fully using the power of Internet of Things and data-driven solutions to use natural resources in a smarter way. The time has come to seize these opportunities, while simultaneously addressing our own negative environmental impacts", says Sara Nordbrand, Head of Group Sustainability at
Telia's new circularity goals and actions
Research from the
- 84% of waste materials from Telia's own operations as well as from network construction and maintenance will be re-used or recycled by 2025.
- To further contribute to the circular economy, the company will significantly increase sales of pre-owned/re-used mobile phones as well as phones sold "as a service". "Device as a service" is a pay-for-use model enabling Telia to prolong the lifetime of devices through repairs, upgrades and refurbishment. It also ensures that phones are returned to the company for reuse or responsible recycling when no longer in use, instead of being left at home in drawers.
"The circular economy presents an opportunity for all industries to find and scale value from sustainability efforts, and it is time for telcos to lead on these efforts not just participate in them, " said
The report is a call to action and invitation for consumers, business customers, telco peers, suppliers, policymakers and others to join the circular shift. National and regional circularity plans, complementing and supporting the ones countries already have in place for climate action and greenhouse gas emission reductions as a response to the Paris Agreement, are called for - to create a joint vision, identify areas for innovation and investments, and align stakeholders around a target state.
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