Sustainability

Fibre optic manufacturer STL is adopting a Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi) to boost its ambition of being Net-Zero by 2030.

KCOM has revealed a raft of green initiatives to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the UK Government target.

The first iteration of the Freedom Fibre fund saw 13 community and non-profit groups receive funding to support their green initiatives.

Connexin has achieved a 5-Star ESG rating in line with its commitment to become Net Zero by 2040.

Most UK broadband operators are more likely to work with vendors that use energy-efficiency labels (84%).

Virgin Media O2 has become the first telecoms provider to achieve Carbon Trust certification for its action towards net zero emissions

TalkTalk is offering SMEs in Greater Manchester a donation of up to £6,000 to be used for sustainable initiatives.

VMO2 has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 56% in its latest network rollout using recycled aggregate instead of new materials sourced from quarries.

Fibre cable systems use far less energy than copper cables, perhaps seven times less, but this statistic alone is not enough for altnets to consider their job done as the UK searches for sustainability best practice.

VMO2 has invested over £180m connecting more than 330,000 homes and businesses in Scotland since 2015 and is now taking steps to minimise the environmental impacts of the rollout.