{"id":1638,"date":"2018-05-24T12:46:08","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T11:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/?page_id=1638"},"modified":"2026-07-23T15:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:42:22","slug":"sustainable-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/sustainable-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden  half-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover hero_container gsma-load-hidden\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-17365\" alt=\"Tall glass office buildings rise behind lush green trees under a bright blue sky. Sunlight reflects off the windows, while vibrant foliage fills the foreground, highlighting a balance between urban architecture and sustainability for planet and people.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_main_page_2_hero_half_width_616x450.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_main_page_2_hero_half_width_616x450.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_main_page_2_hero_half_width_616x450-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 id=\"h-sustainability\" class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title\">Sustainability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hero_sub-title wp-block-paragraph\">Embedding sustainability and ESG best practices into the heart of business strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-our-sustainability-mission\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our sustainability mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>GSMA&#8217;s Sustainability team<\/strong> works closely with mobile operators to integrate robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their core businesses. We prioritise collaborative action, capacity building and thought leadership to equip CEOs and their teams with the tools and skills they need to become fully sustainable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In pursuit of the industry\u2019s goal of connecting everyone and everything to a better future, we are working closely with members to integrate sustainability into core business by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; Equipping CEOs and their teams with the tools and skills they need to build sustainable businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Convening the industry on shared challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Supporting operators to pursue the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Sharing best practices to inspire sustainable and responsible business models across the mobile industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-we-enhance-mobile-sustainability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How we enhance mobile sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-tiles-2-col tiles-2-col_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tiles-2-col_columns gsma-load-hidden is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-2-col_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-17358\" alt=\"A hand holds a black mobile phone with a physical keyboard against a clear blue sky, highlighting connectivity for planet and people. In the background, a tall telecommunications mast stands with white satellite dishes, slightly out of focus. Light clouds dot the sky.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_half_pod_image_710x688.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_half_pod_image_710x688.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_half_pod_image_710x688-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-esg-metrics-for-mobile\">ESG Metrics for Mobile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/esg-metrics-for-mobile\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"82\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/White-arrow-right.png\" alt=\"A bold, white arrow points to the right against a solid black background. The arrow is centrally aligned and contrasts sharply with the dark background, drawing attention to its direction.\" class=\"wp-image-15474\" style=\"width:27px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-2-col_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-17359\" alt=\"A glass skyscraper is seen from below, framed by green tree branches and leaves. Its reflective windows mirror the sky, blending sustainability with urban architecture. Sunlight filters through the leaves, connecting planet and people in a bright, airy scene.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_half_pod_image_4_710x688.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_half_pod_image_4_710x688.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sustainability_half_pod_image_4_710x688-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-gsma-sustainability-task-force\">GSMA Sustainability Task Force<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/sustainable-business\/sustainability-network\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"82\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/White-arrow-right.png\" alt=\"A bold, white arrow points to the right against a solid black background. The arrow is centrally aligned and contrasts sharply with the dark background, drawing attention to its direction.\" class=\"wp-image-15474\" style=\"width:27px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-must-read-sustainability-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Must-read sustainability resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All our latest sustainability news, reports and research in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-resource-carousel resource-carousel_block gsma-load-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Resource carousel\"><div class=\"resource-carousel_prev-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource-carousel_spotlight\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"253\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-19229 size-large\" alt=\"A person in safety glasses and a lab coat examines a black device whilst wearing white gloves, embodying a careful approach that considers both planet and people. Another person in similar attire is blurred in the background, suggesting a laboratory or technical work environment focused on sustainability.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Supply-Chain-Report-Cover-1440-1024x253.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Supply-Chain-Report-Cover-1440-1024x253.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Supply-Chain-Report-Cover-1440-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Supply-Chain-Report-Cover-1440-768x190.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Supply-Chain-Report-Cover-1440.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-\" class=\"wp-block-heading block_title\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"leading_title wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-social-risk-management-in-mobile-operator-supply-chains-a-good-practice-toolkit\" class=\"wp-block-heading spotlight_title\">Social Risk Management in Mobile Operator Supply Chains \u2013 a good practice toolkit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button spotlight_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/gsma_resources\/social-risk-management-in-mobile-operator-supply-chains-a-good-practice-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access the Supply Chain Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource-carousel_rihgt-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns resource-carousel_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container gsma-load-hidden\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"356\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-19227 size-full\" alt=\"Two people sit at a wooden table in a cosy caf\u00e9, smiling and looking at their mobile phones. Sunlight streams through large windows behind them, and both individuals appear happy and relaxed in casual jumpers\u2014reflecting a lifestyle that values sustainability and connection between planet and people.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DI-480.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DI-480.png 480w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DI-480-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#917a5e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource_thumbnail_left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"resource_thumbnail_title wp-block-paragraph\">The Business Imperative for Digital Inclusion: Reporting and Engagement Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource_thumbnail_button transparent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/gsma_resources\/the-business-imperative-for-digtial-inclusion-reporting-and-engagement-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access the Digital Inclusion Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container gsma-load-hidden\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"356\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-17856 size-full\" alt=\"A woman with brown hair in a bun, wearing glasses and earbuds, stands outside a modern glass office building, holding documents and a phone, looking upward. Her light blazer echoes her commitment to sustainability; greenery reflects planet and people values nearby.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benchmarking-report.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benchmarking-report.png 480w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benchmarking-report-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#4e6566\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource_thumbnail_left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"resource_thumbnail_title wp-block-paragraph\">ESG Metrics for Mobile Benchmarking 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource_thumbnail_button transparent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/gsma_resources\/esg-metrics-for-mobile-benchmarking-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access the ESG Metrics Benchmarking<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container gsma-load-hidden\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"356\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-17372 size-full\" alt=\"Large green trees stand beside a modern glass building reflecting the trees and sky. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a vibrant green and blue glow\u2014showcasing sustainability and harmony between planet and people on a clear, bright day.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/esg_metrics_for_mobile_480x356-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/esg_metrics_for_mobile_480x356-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/esg_metrics_for_mobile_480x356-1-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#5c7b73\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource_thumbnail_left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"resource_thumbnail_title wp-block-paragraph\">ESG Metrics for Mobile: insights from early adopter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource_thumbnail_button transparent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/gsma_resources\/esg-metrics-for-mobile-insights-from-early-adopters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover insights across four ESG pillars<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons more_buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button more_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/resources\/?www_gsma_com_discover%5BrefinementList%5D%5Bmd_tag_sustainability%5D%5B0%5D=Digital%20Inclusion&amp;www_gsma_com_discover%5BrefinementList%5D%5Bmd_tag_sustainability%5D%5B1%5D=ESG&amp;www_gsma_com_discover%5BrefinementList%5D%5Bmd_tag_sustainability%5D%5B2%5D=Supply%20Chain%20Sustainability&amp;www_gsma_com_discover%5BrefinementList%5D%5Bmd_tag_sustainability%5D%5B3%5D=Sustainable%20Development%20Goals\">See all resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button more_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/external-affairs\/news\/?#list\">See all news<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-carousel_next-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-take-one-of-our-sustainability-courses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take one of our sustainability courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-rihgt-img banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden right-copy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"h-courses-for-policy-makers\" class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\">Courses for Policy Makers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb wp-block-paragraph\">This self-paced course will teach you how the mobile industry can best operate responsibly. It explains the importance of ESG KPIs and details the new KPIs that have been designed specifically for the mobile industry. 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