This is a short Description related to Regulator´s policy, decision & procedures to promote The Environment protection, directed to people involved in policy & decision making. The regulator most establish a framework, rules & mandates to incentivize MNOs to be active part in tackling Climate Change by 2030 as set on SDGs target. Regulators must be facilitators & play active roles together with other government entities and MNOs to develop strategies to assure a good implementation energy efficiency plans and activities to reduce GreenHouse Gas emissions –GHG. Then the ICT industry most to to implement effectively the principles: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse of ICT equipment or other parts involved in E-Waste.

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A Regulator, ICT & Society Commitment
INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION
2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & CHALLENGES FACES BY MOBILE
INDUSTRY
3. E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
4. ECONOMY & CLIMATE CHANGE PRACTICES
5. ICT & MOBILE SERVICES POTENTIAL TO TACKLING CLIMATE
CHANGE
6. REGULATOR´S CONTRIBUTIONS
7. REFERENCES

2. 1.INTRODUCTION
The Paris Agreetment is a iniciative adopted the year of 2015,
by United Nations, which primary goal was to establishment of
a global agenda, which include ICT industry, in order t0:
• Improving internal processes to reduce their environment
and climate impact.
• Developing new products and services to support the
sustainability of industries, cities and citizens.
On that sense, the regulatory bodies have to ‘Construct’ or to
‘Establish’ the requiered a ‘Regulatory Framework’, to be ‘on
time’ with this new effort to protects Environment, and reduce
climate change imapacts.
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3. 2.ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & CHALLENGES FACES BY
MOBILE INDUSTRY
Here we can see the negatives impacts and the challenges & potential of
Mobile industry to contribute with climate change reduction
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Environmental
load caused by
ICTs
(Negative
Impacts)
Environmental
load reduction
potential by
ICTs
(Challenges)
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4. 3.E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
E-Waste stands for Electrical & Electronic equipment waste, MNO´s
challenges are concentrated in their networks.
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5. 3.E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
E-waste Categories (from the consumer´s perpective)
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6. 3.E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
Principles for a good E-waste management practices.
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7. 3.E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
E-waste procesing for ICT Equipment disposal.
Process Material value
Recovery of Plastics Plastics used in ICT are might have high-value
engineered thermoplastics. when properly recovered, these
can be sold for a profit.
Plastics that contain flame retardants, such as plastics
used in CRT cases, are not good business options as burning
generates dioxins and furans.
Recycling of Batteries Batteries are based on lithium chemistry. Rechargeable
nickel-metal hydride batteries and occasionally also nickel-
cadmium batteries can be recycled for its elements.
Recovery of Metals Some types of metal contained in computing equipment can
be recovered.
The recovery of all metals is simply not possible.
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8. 4.ECONOMY & CLIMATE CHANGE PRACTICES
The circular economy is an economic model aiming at preserving and increasing
the value of resources used to fulfill people’s need, while reducing their impact
on the environment, during the whole life cycle of the products. (EU, 2013)
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9. 4.ECONOMY & CLIMATE CHANGE
Sources of MNOs’ e-waste
OPERATIONS
•Radio equipment, antennas, switches, climate equipment, etc.
OFFICES
•Computers, telephones, printers,routers, keyboards, etc.
CUSTOMERS
•Telephones, routers, switchboxes, computers.
Management Responses
•Delivery to qualified waste managers.
•Collection of equipment by infrastructure providers.
•Sell of equipment for reuse.
•Development of e-waste recycling & reuse programmes.
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10. 5.ICT & MOBILE SERVICES POTENTIAL TO TACKLING
CLIMATE CHANGE
Policy Action
• Industry associations working to promote the role of ICTs for a low-carbon
economy
•Development of research and policy documents
•Public commitments to global climate action
Standards and Methodologies
• Development of standards for:
•GHG emissions accounting
•Energy efficiency in ICTs goods, networks and services.
•Green data centres
Companies action
•Emissions accounting
•Target setting
•Energy efficiency project development.
•Renewable energy generation and purchase.
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11. 5.ICT & MOBILE SERVICES POTENTIAL TO TACKLING
CLIMATE CHANGE
Generating and purchasing renewable energy
Main objectives:
•Reduction of energy costs and GreenHouse Gas
emissions through direct power purchase agreements.
•Off-grid networks for Operational eco-efficiency.
•Reduction of future risks from possible increasing
energy costs and consumption.
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12. 5.ICT & MOBILE SERVICES POTENTIAL TO TACKLING
CLIMATE CHANGE
ICT Risks & Opportunities
Regulatory Risks Regulatory Opportunities
•Carbon tax Regulations may promote structural
•Emissions reduction obligations changes for innovation and low-carbon
•Mandatory energy efficiency standards investments .
Physical Risks Physical Opportunities
•Changes in temperature Physical changes may promote the development of
•Rising sea levels climate adaptation and resilience plans on
•Droughts or floods companies’ operations .
Other Risks Other Opportunities
•Increasing energy prices opportunities may lead to innovation and new
•Energy shortages products and services development.
•Reputational risks
•Resource Scarcity
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13. 6. REGULATOR´s CONTRIBUTIONS
• E-waste is recognised as a special waste due to the components used for
their manufacture
• E-waste management policies and clear regulatory frameworks are key to
guaranteeing sustainable management of e-waste globally.
To accomplish E-waste management the Policy and legislation on this
matter have to be coordinated on various levels:
 International Treaties and Conventions
 Supranational Laws(i.eRegional Directives (EU)
 National Laws and Regulations (Ministries, Regulators)
 Local regulations (waste, environmental quality, Municipalities, NGOs, private
sectors)
 Policies, Guidelines, Standards, etc
•The Basel Convention (held in 2002) seeks to prevent developed countries from
illegally dumping waste in developing countries.
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14. 6. REGULATOR´s CONTRIBUTIONS
Here are the detemination taken by the European Union as a regional body, to
counteract Climate Change.
EU Directives Main Goal
Directive 2002/96/EC, promoting the collection
and recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE)
Sets the path to regulate, control and engage
the end of life, final disposal and recycling of e-
waste, including targets.
Directive 2003/108/EC and Directive
2008/34/EC, amending Directive 2002/96/CE on
waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Establishes a common methodology for the
calculation of the weight EEE placed on the
national market in each Member State.
Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste electrical and
electronic (WEEE)
Defines a common methodology for the
calculation of the quantity of WEEE generated
by weight in each Member State.
"WEEE package" 18 April 2017: The Commission adopted the Commission implementing
Regulation 2017/699
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC restricting the use
of hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment
Sets the path to restrict the use of hazardous
substances in EEE products during design and
manufacturing.
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15. 7. REFERENCES
GSMA Capacity Building Reports
https://www.gsmatraining.com/courses/mobile-technology-the-environment-and-climate-change/
International Telecommunications Union -ITU
https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-L.1410-201412-I
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