Sustainability in the Industry
Telecommunications
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Impacts, Risks and Opportunities
Sustainability in Telecommunications
There are more than 3,800 telecommunications companies in Germany alone. Electricity consumption due to the operation of mobile phone base stations and landline installations is constantly increasing. Because more virtual and mobile communication is taking place, data exchange is increasing. The need is also growing through streaming and video applications.
It is therefore important to limit energy consumption and achieve climate-neutral network operation by using decentralized, renewable energies. The industry can ensure more circularity in network components and end devices. Ways to achieve this include modular, repairable and recyclable product design, take-back options for end devices, sustainable product packaging, holistic waste management and circular approaches for network technology. The promotion of human rights and fair working conditions, from the extraction of raw materials to the manufacture of end devices through to their disposal and recycling, is the responsibility of the industry.
The industry includes the operation of telecommunications networks to offer services such as telephony, Internet access and mobile communications.
Industry Materiality
Key Fields in the Industry
Society
Climate
Resources
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EU NACE Classification
Industry NACE Classes
Included NACE classes in the industry
61.10 – Wired telecommunications
61.20 – Wireless telecommunications
61.30.0 – satellite telecommunications
61.90 – Other telecommunications
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