Advancing NetZero Goals Through Nokia’s Circular Network Solutions
As organizations accelerate their commitment toward NetZero targets, sustainability is no longer optional — it is a strategic priority. In the telecom sector, where continuous network upgrades and expansions are essential, achieving NetZero requires a more responsible and circular approach to infrastructure.
Nokia’s Circular Products and Services enable telecom operators and enterprises to modernize their networks while significantly reducing environmental impact — proving that digital growth and sustainability can go hand in hand.
The Sustainability Challenge in Network Evolution
Traditional network lifecycle models follow a linear path: deploy, operate, decommission, and dispose. This approach contributes to rising electronic waste, increased carbon emissions, and inefficient use of valuable resources.
For NetZero-driven organizations, this model is no longer sustainable.
Nokia addresses this challenge by embedding circular economy principles directly into network operations — ensuring that legacy equipment is reused, refurbished, or responsibly recycled rather than discarded.
What Are Nokia’s Circular Products and Services?
Nokia’s Circular Products and Services provide a comprehensive framework to manage network assets sustainably throughout their lifecycle. During network upgrades or expansions, Nokia takes responsibility for collecting surplus equipment and ensuring it is handled in an environmentally responsible manner.
Key components include:
Asset Recovery & Take-Back
Nokia manages the secure collection and assessment of decommissioned or surplus network equipment, enabling operators to reduce waste and recover value.
Refurbishment & Reuse
Recovered equipment is tested, refurbished, and certified to Nokia quality standards, allowing it to be safely redeployed or resold — significantly reducing the carbon footprint compared to manufacturing new hardware.
Circular Products & Spare Parts
Access to refurbished legacy products and spare parts helps extend the operational life of existing networks, reducing unnecessary replacements and material consumption.
Responsible Recycling
When reuse is no longer possible, Nokia ensures compliant recycling processes that maximize material recovery and minimize landfill waste.
How Nokia’s Circular Model Supports NetZero Objectives
🌱 Reduced Carbon Emissions
By extending the life of network equipment, Nokia’s circular approach helps organizations cut embodied carbon and reduce Scope 3 emissions — a critical component of NetZero strategies.
📊 ESG & Sustainability Compliance
Nokia’s circular services support ESG reporting, regulatory compliance, and sustainability audits by providing transparent and traceable asset handling.
💰 Cost-Effective Sustainability
Operators can offset upgrade costs by monetizing unused equipment while avoiding the financial and environmental cost of unnecessary new manufacturing.
🔁 Continuous Sustainability
Circularity transforms sustainability from a one-time initiative into an ongoing operational practice embedded in network planning and execution.
Enabling a Greener Digital Future
Nokia’s commitment to circularity is part of its broader sustainability strategy, supporting global climate goals and responsible technology development. By integrating circular principles into network evolution, organizations can reduce waste, lower emissions, and build more resilient digital infrastructure.
NetZero & Nokia: Supporting NetZero-Driven Networks
At HCT, we work closely with Nokia to enable organizations across the region to adopt sustainable network strategies aligned with NetZero objectives. By leveraging Nokia’s Circular Products and Services, we help our partners modernize their networks responsibly — balancing performance, cost efficiency, and environmental impact.
Looking to align your network transformation with NetZero goals?
Contact HCT to learn how Nokia’s Circular Network Solutions can support your sustainability roadmap.
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