1. Improve energy efficiency in network infrastructure^1,6,7,8

• implement energy-efficient technologies and practices in network infrastructure, including data centres, switching facilities, and transmission equipment;
• optimise cooling systems and upgrade equipment to more energy-efficient models; and
• embrace virtualisation and cloud technologies to optimise network capacity and reduce energy consumption.

2. Procure renewable energy^1,2,7

• increase the procurement of renewable energy to power network operations and IT; and
• reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based grid electricity and decrease carbon emissions.

3. Manage supply chain sustainably^{1,2,4,6,7 ,}

• low-GHG emissions clauses in contracts;
• funding for upstream technological innovation (e.g., OEMs);
• create incentives to encourage the adoption of renewables-based electricity for business customers (e.g. bundles that combine services and renewable electricity, perks to renewable energy users);
• provide remote equipment monitoring and diagnostics to help maintain third-party hardware (e.g. public sector customers; and
• investments in companies (Category 15 of Scope 3) and integrating ESG considerations into M&A activities.

4. Scale adaptation equipment to decarbonise^4,6

• improve climate-resilience of critical network infrastructure; and
• conduct periodic physical risk assessments on infrastructure.

5. Implement green product strategy^4,5

• provision of products with lower energy use and circular design, including materials selection, build phase of products, and packaging; and
• work with industry to increase network equipment reuse and recycling.