04 | THE CLIMATE GROUP
At present the ICT sector contributes two per cent of global greenhouse gas
emissions. The figure seems low but the sector’s share will grow over the next ten
years. It would be better to put measures for reducing emissions in place now while
the problem is manageable.
22 | HANDSET RECYCLING
Schemes to encourage the recycling of mobile phones are growing in number and
success as consumers are enticed into greener ways with incentives that range
from the feel-good factor of helping a charity to cold, hard, cash.
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26 | VENDOR APPROACHES
Lower emissions often equate to greater
efficiency—something the network
infrastructure vendors are keen to point
out to carriers looking to save money
while enhancing their green credentials.
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FRONT
Editorial
OPINION
Environmental awareness is on the rise. Marketers have
been quick to recognise and seize upon the Zeitgeist.
The trouble is, some green claims just don’t wash.
GREEN PRODUCTS
A round-up of some of the ICT sector’s more
environmentally friendly solutions.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE CFO
Green may be in, but the bottom line is as
important as ever. Matt Walker of Ovum outlines
how the planet’s needs must match those of the
shareholders.
INTERVIEW
Vodafone’s group head of corporate responsibility,
Chris Burgess, outlines the carrier’s green strategies
to Mike Hibberd.
GREEN TELECOM SUMMIT
Informa Telecoms & Media announce the inaugural
Global Green Summit. Taking place on the 11th and
12th of November 2008, the summit promises to
bring together executives from around the world
with a desire to protect the environment while
retaining a competitive edge.
THE INFORMER
Nobody’s perfect, and we’ve all got to make an
effort, even the Informer. Every little helps when
it comes to the environment so dig deep readers,
change one bad habit to help save your one and only
good habitat.
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