Telenor’s corporate responsibility report
RESOURCE UTILIZATION
AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Efficient use of limited natural resourc-
es and alternative methods of waste
management are main priorities in
the Telenor Environmental Policy. We
control the volumes of obsolete ma-
terials and devices through targeted
programs in our Environmental Man-
agement System. We work only with
licensed contractors who subcontract
with certified waste management
companies in order to ensure legal
and environmentally friendly treat-
ment. We increase public awareness
of responsible use of natural resources
and encourage participation in waste
recycling.
“MAKE YOUR OLD MOBILE USEFUL -
RECYCLE!”
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
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The company classifies and manages all waste
generated through its operations. Our hazard-
ous waste is handled by licensed contractors
ensuring safe collection and processing. In
2014 we discarded 42 tons of old car batter-
ies, 2,237 liters of waste lubricants, and 199 kg
of oil filters. We have a 8 % increase in waste
oils due to longer diesel generators work at
the base stations during in bad weather. We
also keep track of waste generated from light-
ing equipment in our office spaces. In 2014 we
disposed 462 kg of hazardous materials with
the help of licensed subcontractors.
In the last three months of 2014 every cus-
tomer had the opportunity to get a discount
up to 250 leva (approximately 130 Euro) on 30
smartphonemodels in exchange for a returned
old mobile phone. The initiative was held for
a second consecutive year and addressed a
growing demand for affordable phones. It also
sends a message that development should
happen in a sustainable and environmentally
friendly manner. By involving our customers
in the environmental protection cause we are
furthering our commitment and engaging so-
ciety in it. Thus, in 2014 we collected 2.7 tons
of obsolete devices, batteries and accessories.
