Globe Telecom is revamping its network with cutting-edge, energy-saving solutions and phasing out older, less efficient equipment.
The Ayala-led telco said the twin programs benefit both the environment and its operations.
Globe said these efforts have led to reduced power consumption by around 3,808 MWh and reduction of 2,811 metric tons in carbon emissions, equivalent to exhaust from 669 gas-powered vehicles for one year.
One major solution relates to system-on-chip-based plug-in cards that allowed Globe to double the number of supported cells and halve its energy consumption, enabling greater scalability and site coverage with reduced environmental impact. Globe used this advancement to significantly reduce the power consumption of its base stations in the Visayas and Mindanao.
As of 31 December 2023, the deployment of these cards has led to a reduction in power consumption by 231 MWh and a reduction of 173 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2).
The company has also undertaken a comprehensive program to phase out and shut down outdated equipment and transition to more efficient and modern technologies to mitigate the environmental impact associated with electronic waste.
In addition, Globe has streamlined technologies and resources to better serve its customers’ needs through frequency refarming, repurposing equipment, and phasing out obsolete solutions. Collectively, these measures have led to reduced energy consumption by around 3,577 MWh and a substantial reduction of 2,638 metric tons of CO2, or the same amount of emissions from 628 gas-powered vehicles for a year.
“Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service while ensuring that we contribute positively to environmental sustainability, with initiatives that reflect our forward-thinking approach to technology and our responsibility towards future generations,” Joel Agustin, Globe’s senior vice president for Network Planning and Engineering, said.
These initiatives are part of Globe’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in keeping with global efforts to combat climate change.
Looking ahead, the company is committed to further capitalizing on energy-efficient solutions to decrease its baseline power consumption and reduce the carbon footprint of its cell sites, continuing its journey towards greater sustainability and efficiency.
