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Sustainability

Leading the way for sustainable transformation

Technology has the power to create a greener future for everyone. TM Forum gives Members the tools and connections they need to drive sustainability in their own organisation, and in the wider world.

Overcome critical challenges of cost and agility

Accountability for every member of our community. Sustainability at every touchpoint.

The connected world – underpinned by our members - has the potential to unlock real change, leading the way in creating sustainable business practices that enable a better future for all. - Nik Willets, CEO


Our internal pledge

We are committed to embedding sustainability into everything we do. This means reducing our environmental footprint, holding strong ethical standards, and always operating responsibly. - Olga Martynov, CFO & CSO


Get in touch with our sustainability team - [email protected]

Carbon footprint reduction

Environmental

We are committed to measuring and reducing our carbon footprint through reporting and sustainable partnerships for greener practices and events.

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Social

We aim to keep growing socially, and give back to our communities through volunteering.

Resources

We have created and collated a series of resources that can help business leaders and sustainability professionals to do more towards a greener future.

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Composable IT and Ecosystems

Achieving Net Zero with ODA, enabling composable software for a sustainable industry growth.

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Autonomous Networks

Enabling a more sustainable customer experience, networks and management.

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AI and Data Innovation

Enabling leaner, greener, more agile telcos.

AI and sustainability

BT weighs AI impact on sustainability goals

Sustainability is a growing factor in BT’s AI and GenAI technology decisions, says Mark Briers, Director of Data Science and AI at the operator.

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My sustainability story: why Orange Poland is at the coalface of change

Orange Poland’s Jacek Hutyra, Climate Office, discusses the challenge of meeting Orange Group’s sustainability goals while operating in a country that still relies heavily on coal-produced power.

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Reducing Scope 3 emissions with customer-facing sustainability platforms

The Accelerating telecom’s sustainability journey Catalyst enables CSPs to reduce Scope 3 emissions by integrating real-time carbon tracking, eco-friendly recommendations, and circular economy practices into the customer experience

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Catalyst accelerating telecoms sustainability journey phase ii

Reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions for champions by enabling multiple sustainable capabilities across digital and assisted channels

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AI-driven sustainable connectivity: Cutting emissions for higher impact

Applying AI-driven network operations optimization, transforming energy efficiency into a strategic asset for cost reduction, sustainability, and growth.

The impact of our sustainability community

Our community of Members collaborates to bridge the gap between business leadership and technology innovation, contributing to the global advancement of the UN Sustainability Development Goals.


The 4 sustainability goals we're committed to


Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 

Through our Open Digital Architecture (ODA), enable sustainable technology innovations that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities 

Aim to improve digital diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through our industry-leading guidance around digital trust and privacy, inclusive certifications and training, and our approach to accessible, human-centered design.

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities 

Provide a framework for decommissioning legacy networks, modernizing and improving network efficiency, and building zero-touch interoperability into technology infrastructure through our suite of Open APIs and software components.

Goal 13: Climate Action 

Support scalable emissions reductions through end-to-end network automation, leveraging innovations in AI, 5G, and closed-loop self-optimizing network technology.

Our sustainability champions

Every year, we award an organization making a significant contribution to accelerating sustainable digital transformation throughout the industry

Excellence in innovation for people and planet