Sustainability

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.

Fibrus has rolled out a fleet of electric vehicles after announcing that it has joined Business in the Community (BITC), which ensures members commit to managing their businesses in a sustainable way.