stc joins Ericsson towards more sustainable network in Saudi Arabia

stc joins Ericsson towards more sustainable network in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Mubasher: Ericsson and Saudi Telecom Company (stc) have both marked their achievements to provide a more sustainable network in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in progress across various areas in line with the ?Saudi Green Initiative?(SGI).

The joint achievements include less usage of energy, frequency refarming, and recycling of stc’s end-of-life electronic and electrical equipment, according to a press release.

The two sides have modernised the Saudi company’s sites while working towards concluding the sunset of 3G technology on the network.

General Manager of Sustainability Program at stc, Maha Alnuhait, said: "At stc, we are dedicated to elevating sustainability throughout our operations while encouraging innovation and enhancing customer experiences. We continue to work towards realizing the Saudi Vision 2030 priorities, including the ambitious Saudi Green Initiative targets aimed at reducing emissions by 278 million tons per annum (mtpa) by 2030.”

Alnuhait noted: “By aligning with the Kingdom’s net-zero commitments by 2060 and embracing our own long-term goal of achieving net-zero by 2050, we not only seek to drive forward sustainability, but also aim to play a pivotal role in shaping a greener, more resilient future for generations to come. Our collaboration with Ericsson underscores our commitment to sustainability, technological advancement, and delivering unparalleled