AT&T set a goal to become carbon neutral by 2035 and began expanding the coverage of a modelling tool to help predict the impact of climate change on its network and operations.
The operator said ongoing network virtualisation efforts would play a key role in achieving its carbon neutral target, allowing it to replace energy-intensive legacy equipment with more power-efficient hardware.
It also plans to use low-emission vehicles in its business fleet; accelerate energy efficiency initiatives across its operations; implement sustainable film and TV production at its WarnerMedia unit; use renewable energy; and invest in carbon offsets.
The Climate Change Analysis Tool (CCAT), meanwhile, will be deployed throughout the contiguous US to model the potential impact of natural disasters on AT&T’s network. These include flooding, hurricanes, drought and wildfires, with an outlook of up to 30 years.
CCAT launched in four pilot states in 2019.
AT&T joins numerous operators [1] and vendors in setting ambitious climate targets: Apple recently detailed a plan to become carbon neutral by 2030 [2] and Verizon by 2035 [3], while Australian operator Telstra already hit the mark [4].
[1] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/home-banner/global-operators-back-gsma-led-climate-initiative
[2] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/apple-sets-ambitious-climate-target
[3] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/verizon-targets-digital-skills-boost-carbon-cut
[4] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia/asia-news/telstra-hits-carbon-goal
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