Ericsson On How Operators Can Work Towards Net-Zero Goals And Deliver 5G Sustainability Without Compromising Performance
RCRWirelessNews, Friday, December 8,2023
'Our target as an industry, as a society, is very clear,' Ericsson Head of Product Line 5G Sibel Tombaz said during a talk on 5G sustainability at the recent Telco Sustainability Forum
'We need to leave a good future for our grandchildren.' In the context of demand for mobile-enabled services continuing to grow without signs of slowing, Tombaz laid out a three-step approach to re-visioning network KPIs with sustainability top-of-mind, and doing so in a way that doesn't sacrifice performance.
Tombaz counted some 250 commercial 5G networks around the world (60% of which are powered by Ericsson), and noted the firm's own goal of reducing the energy consumption of its products by 40% between 2021 and 2025, and getting to net-zero by 2040. Related to its supply chain, Ericsson wants to cut emissions by 36% by 2025.