Orange Egypt for Telecommunications SAE : UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Approves Orange Egypt’s Project for Networks’ Energy Efficiency

Thursday, October 27, 2016

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Approves Orange Egypt's Project for Networks' Energy Efficiency

The Project Saves In Energy Consumption and Decreases Carbon Emissions by 10 Thousand Tons Annually

Complementing its latest successes in the Egyptian ICT sector, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, considered the biggest environmental body worldwide, approved the efficiency and effectiveness of the networks' energy efficiency project presented by Orange Egypt. The project stresses on Orange Egypt decreasing its carbon emissions by 10 thousand tons annually for 10 years, which is equal to 100 thousand tons during the next 10 years, considered a significant saving value in energy consumption.

This achievement was reached after several extensive technical studies and detailed measurements were conducted over the period of three years. The network energy efficiency project is considered one of the most prominent projects for its environmental, social, and financial benefits, in addition to being an example for other companies to follow. It is also a step in achieving Orange Group's own goals of decreasing emissions and fighting climate change.

Orange Egypt collects Emission Reduction Units (ERUs) that can be traded, sold to other organizations, or donated to social responsibility activities, reviewed and audited by independent international consultancy firms.

The network energy efficiency project consists of a number of phases, most important of which is upgrading wireless telecom networks, broadening solar energy usage, and developing IT systems as well as lighting and transportation equipment. The project also includes a part to educate employees on the importance of rationalizing the consumption and preserve resources.

The registration procedures for these projects, which come within the mechanisms of sustainable development, are immensely difficult and extremely complicated to guarantee the seriousness of applicants and their technical capabilities to commit to the standards of sustainable development with their environmental, economic, and social aspects. Several countries, including Egypt, are subject to being adversely affected by climate change, but with increasing awareness and efforts to reduce these effects, reaching 'Carbon Neutrality' is not elusive anymore. As a general rule, rationalizing electricity and fuel consumption has a direct impact on reducing emissions; hence, decreasing adverse effects of climate change and global warming worldwide.

Rana Abbadi, Orange Egypt Chief Regulatory and Wholesale Officer, expressed her enthusiasm for the praise bestowed upon Orange Egypt's project by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, affirming that 'Orange has always maintained the international standards of Energy Consumption and decreasing carbon emissions since it first operated in the Egyptian market. Orange is always keen on executing awareness seminars for citizens on the dangers of climate change and using eco-friendly technologies,' she added.

In the same context, Hisham Siblini, Orange Egypt Chief Technology Officer, said, 'Orange is exerting all efforts by investing in its networks and infrastructure to guarantee the efficiency of these networks, taking into consideration preserving the environment in all its operations.' He pointed out that 'Despite all the technological development and its capacity to decrease global warming, the world still needs a climate policy that guarantees committing to international standards, which is adopted by Orange in all the countries where it operates.'

For more information about this topic, please contact us at: environment.eg@orange.com