In this article, we uncover what the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is, how this could impact the telecommunications industry and how here at Shields, we are supporting the development of more sustainable working practices within the sector. ...
Environmental, Social & Governance
The Expansion of the Circular Economy
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Shields earns GOLD Sustainability Medal
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Shields advances the telecom industry’s net-zero journey
Cloud-based inventory management platform, MarketPlace, brings carbon emission targets within reach
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.
MarketPlace and the route to net-zero
Calculate the CO2e saving of reusing telecoms equipment through Shields MarketPlace compared to purchasing primary OEMs.