Telco ESG State of Play and Approaches in Europe

Embracing ESG within telecom industry will be mandatory in the future. This report provides an analysis of where telecom operators, within Europe, are in their ESG journey, and outlines approaches telcos take to reach their ESG targets.

The report includes the following sections:

• Summary of the report
• Taxonomy and market focus chapter discusses ESG standards, rankings and regulations and the use of these among telcos.
• ESG state of play in telecoms chapter discusses telecom operators' ESG targets and current state of development.
• Telco approaches chapter provides telecom cases studies outlining operators' approaches and strategies towards ESG.
• The report concludes with key findings of telecoms' ESG journey.

Key Highlights

• Large number of telecom operators joined the race to net zero, working on 2040 and 2050 targets. A number of telecom operators are also setting intermediary targets for carbon neutrality and 100% renewable energy use targets to help with the net-zero journey.
• Most telecom operators are publishing sustainability reports which have substantial detail on areas such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These are increasingly being interlinked with financial reporting and board remuneration.

Scope

• This Regional Insider Report 'Telco ESG State of Play and Approaches in Europe' provides an assessment of ESG trends and factors within the telecom segment in Europe. The analyst’s findings concluded that ESG compliance will be mandatory for the successful delivery of future products and services.

Reasons to Buy

Telco ESG State of Play and Approaches in Europe' looks into where telecom operators are in ESG terms and ways they are approaching telecom. In particular, the report provides:

• Valuable insights into where telecom operators are in their ESG journey.
• Case studies provide real-world examples of market approaches, business models, and roadmaps in relation to telcos' ESG targets.
• The report also provides an overview of practical actions telecom operators can take to become more sustainable.