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Climate Action

Transitioning the mobile industry to net zero by 2050

Our climate action mission

Climate change is one of the greatest threats humanity has ever faced, and the mobile industry has a pivotal part to play in fighting this global crisis. The GSMA Climate Action team works with mobile operators, suppliers, international organisations and governments across the globe to ensure we cooperate for maximum impact.

In 2019, the mobile industry set a goal to reach net zero by 2050. With this, we became one of the first sectors in the world to set such an ambitious target.

A plethora of work driven by the GSMA is moving the needle towards this 2050 goal. Key focuses include convening, research, advocacy and the creation of practical tools such as industry-specific climate transition plan guidance.

How the GSMA accelerates climate action

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Climate Action Toolkit

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GSMA Climate Action Taskforce

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Mobile Network Operators

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Policymakers & Regulators

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Industry Suppliers

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Case Study Library

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Must-read climate action resources

All our latest climate action news, reports and research in one place.

Climate Transition Planning Guidance for Telecommunication Companies

Read the guidance

Mobile Net Zero 2025: State of the Industry on Climate Action

Report
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Water Impacts of the Telecommunications Sector

Report
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Consumer Circularity Survey Dashboard

Dashboard
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Scope 3 Guidance for Telecommunications Operators

Guidance
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Climate projects across the GSMA

GSMA Mobile for Development aims to unlock the power of digital technology in low- and middle-income countries.

Through its ClimateTech programme, Mobile for Development aims to enable the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future through the collective support of the mobile industry and the public and private sectors.

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ClimateTech Horizons Report 2026

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