Our global commitment
Science Based Targets initiative (2021)
Eltel has announced its commitment to set science-based targets for significant reductions in our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. Eltel’s targets are being developed and will be validated against the latest climate science by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
CDP Climate Change (2016)
Eltel reports to the CDP Climate Change programme every year and has done so since 2016. The information gathered is designed to improve transparency for our stakeholders as well as drive positive change throughout our organisation – to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk.
UN Global Compact (2014)
Since 2014, Eltel has been a signatory of the UN Global Compact and its ten principles on
- Human rights
- Labour
- Environment
- Anti-corruption
The principles are embedded into our strategy, policies and procedures, and related processes. We report annually on our sustainability performance in line with the Communication on Progress process as defined by the UN Global Compact.
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The SDGs provide a roadmap for how we can collectively work to overcome the global challenges related to economic, social and environmental sustainability.
As a sustainability leader in the infranet industry, we believe that we can make the biggest contribution to:
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
Eltel’s power services enable access to reliable electricity and the incorporation of renewable energy into the power grid.
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
Eltel provides decent work for its employees and contributes to economic growth in the countries where it operates.
SDG 9: Industry innovation and infrastructure
Eltel secures resilient communication and power networks, and work in partnership with customers to pilot innovative solutions.
SDG 13: Climate action
The infranet solutions that Eltel provides enable the transition to a robust, resilient and carbon-neutral society. Eltel works actively to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Other SDGs relevant to our business are SDGs 5, 10, 11 and 12.
Sustainability topics at Eltel are managed by a Sustainability Committee that includes business representatives from all Country Units, and a Sustainability Steering Group. Both report directly to the Group Management Team and the President and CEO, who is ultimately responsible for sustainability at Eltel.
