Telecom company Sprint (NYSE: S) announced last week that it will reduce its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 15% by 2017, along with a set of environmental priorities, as part of an expanded environmental program.
Sprint’s efforts to reduce its GHG emissions will be two-fold: Reducing overall energy demand, and increasing the use of renewable energy by having at least 10% of the company’s energy come from renewable sources by 2017.
Efforts are already underway to achieve these goals, the company said. In addition to using and experimenting with renewable energy in its networks, approximately 75% of the power for Sprint’s 200-acre Overland Park, Kan., campus is sourced from a Spearville, Kan., wind farm.
Sprint and has established six priorities in its environmental program.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Minimize waste and reduce use of natural resources
- Promote an environmentally-sound supply chain
- Reduce the environmental impact of Sprint products and services
- Promote and support environmental stewardship by Sprint employees
- Continue to comply with environmental regulations
In addition to its GHG-reduction goal, these 10-year goals include increasing its wireless recycling take-back rates to 90% and increasing supplier compliance with Sprint’s environmental requirements to 90%.
"Sprint and its environmental commitments are here for the long term," said Ralph Reid, Sprint vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility. "Our company is much more than the products and services it sells. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects its dedication to being not only a great business–but to being a great corporate citizen."
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will recognize Sprint
during its 2008 Climate Leaders Conference held Oct. 6-8 in Chicago.
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