Telecommunications firm Globe Telecom Inc. has played a key role in a new study by GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi) aimed at establishing industry benchmarks for network sustainability.

The Green Network Index (GNI) study is a pioneering initiative focused on creating greener networks and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the telecom industry.

Globe is one of only six telecom companies worldwide to participate in the inaugural project, highlighting its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s chief sustainability and corporate communications officer, emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving a more sustainable telecom sector.

She stated that Globe’s contribution to the GNI study reflects the company’s dedication to integrating sustainable practices and working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Apple Evangelista, Globe’s head of sustainability and social responsibility, noted that the GNI is providing valuable insights that will help the company refine its approach to energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and overall network sustainability.

The move toward greener telecom networks is gaining global support, with a majority of telecom operators, representing 70 percent of the industry’s revenues, aligning their commitments with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for emissions reduction.

This shift is driven by rising energy costs, which can account for 15-20 percent of a telecom operator’s operational expenditures, underscoring the need for energy efficiency.

Furthermore, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is increasingly important to credit-rating agencies and financial analysts, necessitating standardized metrics for sustainability assessment.

In response, GSMAi developed the GNI, which combines various factors into a single comprehensive figure to improve comparability among telecom operators and guide their efforts in becoming more environmentally sustainable.

Tim Hatt, head of research at GSMA Intelligence, said that tracking progress on mobile network operators' energy sustainability is critical for driving meaningful change.

He added that the GNI helps operators make informed decisions that support a greener, more sustainable future.

The GNI builds upon GSMAi’s previous energy efficiency analysis, expanding it into a system-wide index that considers energy and carbon efficiency, renewable energy usage, network performance and availability, and vertical enablement.

Meantime, Globe’s active support of GSMAi’s sustainability research and initiatives underscores its commitment to driving positive change in the telecom industry and strengthening its leadership in green network innovation.

The first round of the GNI study is available for download on GSMAi’s website after a free public account registration.