Zain Group & Ericsson collaborate to support mutual Net Zero transition

Zain Group & Ericsson collaborate to support mutual Net Zero transition

Ericsson, a Swedish multinational networking and telecom company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Zain Group to develop and explore joint sustainability initiatives aimed at building more energy-efficient future networks.

The collaboration will enable the two companies to reduce their carbon footprint, supporting their Net Zero transition. Building on their long-standing strong relationship, the new sustainable initiatives will explore ways to reduce energy consumption and waste generation within the Zain Group networks.

Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will leverage its global expertise by conducting workshop sessions on topics aimed toward sustainable networks. The two companies will also co-host a series of knowledge-sharing in energy-efficient strategies such as Ericsson’s ‘Breaking the Energy Curve’ initiative to support Zain Group in reducing energy and carbon emissions through the deployment of Ericsson products, solutions, features, and services.

In addition, they will explore opportunities for collaboration on Ericsson’s global Product Take-Back Program that supports responsible disposal and recycling of e-waste. As part of the company’s extended producer responsibility, Ericsson retrieves its obsolete products from its partners and disposes of them safely, helping them reduce their environmental impact.

Jennifer Suleiman

Chief Sustainability Officer

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