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Strengthening the mobile industry’s contribution to a better future.

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2024 Mobile Industry Impact Report: Sustainable Development Goals 

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Mobile Net Zero 2024: State of the Industry on Climate Action 

The GSMA Responsible AI Maturity Roadmap 

Our programmes

Discover how the mobile industry is addressing some of society’s greatest challenges and improving the lives of people around the world. 

AI for Impact

Scaling mobile big data analytics and AI for a better future.

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Climate Action 

Transitioning the mobile industry to net zero by 2050. 

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International Relations 

Building strategic international relationships to drive collaboration on global challenges. 

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Sustainability

Embedding sustainability and ESG best practices into the heart of business strategy. 

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Our initiatives

Find out how the GSMA is bringing together the mobile industry with governments and NGOs for a multi-sector approach to positively impact society.

GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition

A global coalition to enhance handset affordability for low- and middle-income countries

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Our events highlight industry best practices, the latest research, expert knowledge and tools to address the most pressing issues facing the world today. For more information on our events, specific requests for speakers or related activities, please contact betterfuture@gsma.com 

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