Juniper Research Identifies World's Most Sustainable Mobile Operators

Sustainability Leaders in Telecommunications - KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon are the top three mobile operators with the most impactful sustainability initiatives [1] - KDDI leads in sustainability due to its focus on cloud technologies and circular economy strategies, recycling over 99% of disused network hardware in 2023 [1] - KDDI has reduced carbon emissions and energy consumption through automation, NFV (network function virtualisation), and optimised datacentre operations [1] Cloud Computing as a Key Sustainable Technology - Cloud computing is identified as the most impactful network technology for reducing carbon emissions, costs, and energy consumption [3] - The report predicts that cloud platforms will enable operators to reduce global energy consumption by over 2,000TWh in 2025 [3] - Cloud computing allows dynamic resource allocation in real-time, significantly reducing energy consumption compared to traditional networks [3] Research Suite Overview - The research suite provides a comprehensive assessment of network operator sustainability initiatives, including market analysis and forecasts for 60 countries [4] - It includes a five-year dataset, a 'Competitor Leaderboard', and an examination of current and future market opportunities [4] - Juniper Research has over two decades of experience providing market intelligence and advisory services to the global telecommunications sector [4]