A Brief Overview of Energy Efficiency and Fossil Independence in Telecom Network Infrastructure Industry

Telecommunication firms are not immune to the environmental impact faced by other industries. The sector’s energy consumption and electronic waste generation have increased in the last few years due to a rapidly expanding global network and the proliferation of energy-consuming devices. The preference for adopting sustainable methods across all industries has encouraged operators to build out infrastructure that supports high-speed communications. Although many operators have pledged to support climate initiatives, some sustainability strategies are unattainable without additional changes. The telecom industry’s impact on the environment is primarily through energy consumption, e-waste, and the use of materials that require mining or other harmful processes. Given the scale of operations and the rapid expansion of networks, the telecom industry is expected to adopt more sustainable practices to reduce its carbon footprint. Energy efficiency in data centers without quality compromis...