Environmental Management
Good management is essential to improve our environmental performance. In Norway, we have implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) that adheres to the principles of the environmental standard ISO 14001. We are in the process of adopting these standards across all our international activities.
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Why an EMS matters
An EMS is a structured approach designed to manage Telenor's activities in order to minimise its impact on the environment. It ensures that we address key impacts, deliver results and are cost-effective.
By implementing an EMS, we aim to ensure that protecting the environment becomes an integral part of our day-to-day business. This in turn will affect everyone who has any connection with us, from our suppliers and shareholders, through to our customers and society at large.
Our main principles
The EMS of Telenor is based on our Environmental Policy and is focusing on four core areas:
- Energy consumption and climate change
- Environmentally effective procurement
- Waste management and recycling
- Installations and radio wave emissions
Each area has key principles which guide and inform decisions.
Energy consumption and climate change
Telenor shall:
- Seek to employ renewable energy sources and energy efficient technology.
- Minimise emissions from activities and business trips by making use of telecommunications solutions instead of travelling.
- Choose the most environmentally friendly travel options.
- Contribute to a sustainable society by providing environmentally effective communications solutions.
> Read more about how we reduce our impact
Environmentally effective procurement
Telenor shall consider the environmental consequences when purchasing a product or service. Environmental requirements with regards to the performance or function of the product should always be taken into consideration.
Waste management and recycling
Telenor shall:
- Seek to reduce the consumption of materials. We reuse, rather than dispose of, equipment and promote recycling.
- Ensure a system of sustainable waste management internally and seek to ensure that suppliers and contractors follow environmental standards that are in line with our own.
> Read more about how we handle waste issues
Installations and radio wave emissions
Telenor shall:
- Seek to minimise any visual, aesthetic or noise-related impact on the local environment when locating and constructing its buildings, structures and equipment.
- Focus on health and safety and use the World Health Organization (WHO) Safety Limits when planning and installing network components.
- Seek to provide stakeholders with objective information regarding any effects of radio wave emissions from our installations, services and products.
