Huawei Leads Low Carbon with Eco-Friendly 5G Network

Ryan Ding, Huawei Board Director and President of Carrier Business Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] As mobile data traffic has surged recently, reducing carbon emissions has emerged as a key management task for ICT companies. In this context, global ICT company Huawei is actively working to reduce greenhouse gases by focusing on providing eco-friendly 5G network solutions.

Ryan Ding, Huawei Board Member and President of the Carrier Business Group, emphasized the need for eco-friendly 5G networks for a low-carbon future at the 12th Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) last October.

Ding stated, "5G has become a new growth engine for the mobile industry," adding, "To adapt to the rapid increase in data traffic, the entire industry must pursue innovation in power supply, distribution, usage, and management, and build eco-friendly 5G networks that deliver higher performance with lower energy consumption than before."

Huawei expects that by 2030, the average monthly data traffic per user will reach 600GB, with high-quality 5G networks driving the rapid growth of mobile data traffic. However, if there is no change in the energy efficiency of existing networks, the energy consumption of wireless networks is projected to increase more than tenfold.

Ding asserted, "To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the ICT industry by 45%, telecom operators must build eco-friendly 5G networks that deliver higher performance with lower energy consumption," and added, "This requires continuous innovation in power supply, distribution, usage, and management."

Huawei offers comprehensive products and solutions to address the power consumption issues of wireless networks. The company has developed the ‘iSolar’ power supply solution, which covers all scenarios including base station poles, cabinets, sites, and equipment installation spaces.

Huawei stated, "So far, we have built low-carbon site solutions in over 100 countries including Saudi Arabia, Greece, Pakistan, and Switzerland, helping telecom operators reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 40 million tons," and added, "As a key player in the telecommunications industry, we will continue to place green development at the center of all business activities and accelerate the development of innovative solutions with our partners to build eco-friendly 5G networks."

Lianghua Huawei Chairman

Earlier in July, Huawei Chairman Liang Hua said, "An intelligent world must be eco-friendly, and technological advancement helps us better understand and protect nature, mitigating the impact of human activities on the Earth." He added, "We believe technology can harmonize with nature and make the world a better place."

As part of its efforts to create a sustainable digital world, Huawei focuses on reducing carbon emissions, promoting renewable energy, and contributing to the circular economy. Last year, Huawei’s carbon dioxide emissions per 1 million yuan (approximately 18 million KRW) of revenue decreased by 33.2% compared to 2012, surpassing the 2016 target of 30%.

Additionally, among over 5,800 companies evaluated by the international environmental nonprofit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for climate change response efforts last year, Huawei received an 'A' grade in recognition of its achievements in emission reduction, climate risk mitigation, and low-carbon economic development.

To promote renewable energy, Huawei has deployed digital power solutions in more than 170 countries and regions, supporting one-third of the global population. So far, it has generated 325 billion kWh of electricity from renewable energy sources and saved 10 billion kWh of electricity, resulting in a reduction of 160 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Moreover, Huawei designs products using eco-friendly materials to reduce waste and employs sustainable packaging to extend product lifespans. These activities are expected to promote a circular economy.

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