Results conclude telecom industry will benefit from fiber�s sustainable qualities as ESG and CSR programs advance
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FBA–The FTTH Council Global Alliance (FCGA) announced it has published the results from its global Sustainability Survey. The survey explored Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies throughout the telecom industry with network operators, service providers, and vendors across five geographical regions. The results reveal that some regions are far more advanced than others, but fibers sustainable properties will help the global telecom industry achieve ESG and CSR goals.
The FCGA is a group of six regional FTTH Councils with the common goal to accelerate fiber broadband adoption. The councils include the Digital Council Africa, Fiber Broadband Association, Fiber Broadband Association LATAM Chapter, Fiber Connect Council MENA, FTTH Council Asia Pacific, and FTTH Council Europe. The FCGAs Sustainability Survey was conducted to understand the telecom industrys commitment to sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies, where they are in terms of reaching their overall goals and milestones, and how these differ at the regional level.
The Sustainability Survey report notes that, according to a Boston Consulting Group report, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector is responsible for 3% to 4% of all global emissionstwice the levels of the aviation industry. However, research by RVA, LLC and the Fiber Broadband Association reveals that Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) directly reduces carbon output leading to a 34% reduction in internet CO2 emissions. This means that fiber-based broadband technologies can help the industry reduce these emissions because fiber consumes less energy than other broadband technologies.
The fiber broadband industry is currently experiencing its largest investment cycle ever, and we expect to see this momentum continue to rise over the next five years due to the long-term benefits fiber can provide for broadband connectivity goals as well as sustainability initiatives, said Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association. Fiber is the only way to simultaneously deliver high-speed, reliable internet services and support ESG and CSR goals, green energy, less waste, and the greater good of society.
The Sustainability Survey results revealed several common themes across all regions of the study, including:
Building a sustainable future starts with deploying FTTH today, ensuring that every connection we make is not only fast and reliable, but also environmentally responsible, said Nelson Saito, Fiber Broadband Association LATAM Chapter President.
The survey outcome also illustrated regional and cultural differences in sustainability priorities, including:
The telecommunications sector has a significant role to play in reducing carbon emissions and achieving sustainability goals. Fiber optic technology is one of the most sustainable broadband technologies available today. Not only does it consume less energy, but it also has a longer lifespan than other technologies, which reduces the amount of waste generated. In the MENA region, there is still a lot of work to be done to promote sustainable practices in the telecommunications industry. One important step would be for companies to invest in the deployment of fiber optic networks, which would not only reduce their carbon footprint but also provide high-speed, reliable internet access to consumers, said Kholoud Aldorgham, Director General for the Fiber Connect Council MENA.
The FCGA will present the broader results of its Sustainability Survey during a webinar on April 27, at 11:00am EDT. To attend the webinar, complete the registration here.
About the FCGA
The FTTH Council Global Alliance (FCGA) is the platform for cooperation of the six regional FTTH Councils active in North America, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, Africa, Europe and Asia-Pacific. All FTTH Councils share a common goal: the acceleration of Fiber to-the-home adoption. They all act as powerful and independent organizations in their respective geographies. This regional focus gives the FTTH Councils a special strength to adapt their activities to the particular market situation in their area. The FCGA ensures that those regional efforts are combined with the power of global cooperation. Within the FCGA, the FTTH Councils exchange studies, information and latest market developments.
Contacts
Digital Council Africa
juanita@ftthcouncilafrica.com
Fiber Broadband Association
FBA@connect2comm.com
Fiber Broadband Association LATAM Chapter
latamchapter@fiberbroadband.org
Fiber Connect Council MENA
Kholoud@fiberconnectmena.org
FTTH Council APAC
info@ftthcouncilap.org
FTTH Council Europe
info@ftthcouncil.eu
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