Climate Transition Planning Guidance for Telecommunication Companies

As connectivity underpins nearly every facet of the global economy, the need to transition to net zero networks has never been more pressing. A key tool for an organisation to turn pledges into progress is a Climate Transition Plan.

A Climate Transition Plan maps out the step-by-step journey that operators can take to align corporate strategy with climate goals and achieve our industry net zero target. This new publication, ‘Climate Transition Planning Guidance for Telecommunication Companies’ provides a standardised framework for operators to develop their own transition plans.

Developed by the GSMA, with the ITU and Carbon Trust, the guidance aligns with international sustainability reporting standards and is designed to enhance the quality and consistency of transition planning across the telecom sector globally.

By aligning with GSMA guidance, operators display steadfast commitment to meeting net zero goals, future proofing networks and centring the needs of network users. The following operators have already committed to publishing their next Climate Transition Plan in alignment with the above GSMA guidance: