To Shields recycling isn't just the process of converting waste into reusable material; it's also about playing our part in creating a reuse-focused society by making the circular economy a norm within the telecoms industry. Read on to find out how we provide a...
Circular Economy
Carbon Offsetting Costs and the Circular Economy
Many of us know we need to reduce our carbon footprint but in the telecoms industry, it can be hard to know how to get there. That’s where our MarketPlace solution comes in, read on to find out more about how you can reduce your carbon footprint and your costs through...
The Benefits of Refurbished and Repaired Equipment
Since we began over 40 years ago, Shields has and still is built on the fundamentals of reducing landfill waste within the telecoms industry. We do this by reusing, recycling, repairing or refurbishing equipment and testing it to the same standards as the OEM. Read on...
The Expansion of the Circular Economy
What is the circular economy and why is it important? Read on to find out about our circular economy model and how the EU is transforming many companies into a greener future, using circular economy strategies.
MarketPlace: The Core of your ESG Strategy
MarketPlace is helping telecommunications network operators reduce their carbon emissions through improved procurement of network assets.
Our study calculates that if all networkoperators sourced 20% of their assets from MarketPlace, this would equate to a 13,684,108 MT reduction in the industry’s emissions. That’s an average carbon saving of 89% per asset purchased. This reduction would significantly contribute to the sector’s net-zero targets by 2030 to 2040.