Globe Telecom is set to introduce a recyclable and upcyclable packaging design for its fiber project by the second quarter of this year and aims to shift 100 percent of its modem packaging by the end of the year.
Globe said this initiative is part of its commitment to sustainability by operating responsibly, creating positive societal and environmental impact, and advocating for Environment, Social and Governance adoption within its operations.
Globe At Home’s shift to recyclable and upcyclable packaging can also help reduce carbon emissions associated with its production and end-of-life by minimizing resource use and limiting the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
“By closely engaging our vendors, we are able to make this significant move with our partners and collectively create a more sustainable value chain. We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting climate action and promoting circularity, and are delighted to be on this journey with our customers,” said Jepay Vallejo, assistant vice president of product management, Globe At Home Broadband Business.
To date, it has deployed over 9,000 green network solutions since 2014. Part of its network modernization strategy is to continuously explore and invest in sustainable and innovative network equipment to drive network optimization and energy efficiency and reduce operational carbon emissions.
The company is also committed to renewable energy (RE), with 25 key sites operating on RE via power purchase agreements bundled with renewable energy certificates. By purchasing RE from retail electricity suppliers, it hopes to encourage more investments in clean energy to support the Philippine government’s sustainable development agenda.
Globe has also invested in electric vehicles, including the launch of EV employee shuttles and the pilot of electric scooters for employee transport. – Myla Iglesias
