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“Be the change you want to see in the world,” Mahatma Gandhi
on-going awareness for our staff
We conduct training and awareness actions about the environment involving all
our staff members in France and internationally. Our programs help every staff
member better understand the current and future environmental factors at stake
and to consider these factors on a day-to-day basis.
We implemented a “1001 gestures” operation from June to November 2006 as an in-house
campaign to encourage staff to adopt eco-friendly actions as part of their work
activities.
optimizing energy consumption
We have adopted a comprehensive approach to energy consumption for various activities.
Optimized ventilation, a solution patented by France Telecom, helps us make the
most of lower night temperatures and the thermal inertia of our buildings. The
system reduces energy consumption and helps us avoid using air conditioning systems
that cause gas emissions. As of the end of 2006, there were 260 facilities in
France using optimized ventilation.
renewable energy sources
For over thirty years, France Telecom has participated in research to apply renewable
energy to its activities. In 1975, we implemented our first solar panel facility
in New Caledonia; in 2006, 7% of the group’s energy was generated from renewable
sources, which reduced CO2 emissions by 152,000 tons.
managing products at the end of their service life
In accordance with environmental standards, we have implemented collection and
processing activities adapted to each type of waste. Where possible, we extend
the service life of products and equipment and promote solutions that achieve
an optimum balance between environmental efficiency and cost control.
installation surveillance
Even though our activities do not constitute a major risk for the environment,
we carefully monitor all equipment that might harm the environment such as fuel
tanks and cooling systems. For example, we are replacing single-layer tanks, used
for oil-based product storage with dual-layer tanks offering enhanced protection
for the surrounding earth and groundwater.
200,000 tons of CO2 saved in 2007
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