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Learn how Mobinil leads in ESG index, manages cellular network impact, reduces carbon footprint, manages waste, promotes health and safety, and pioneers Tele-Medicine initiatives in Egypt.
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ITU Symposium on Climate Change We believe in the Envir nment An overview of Mobinil’s portfolio… Cairo, November 2010
Contents • Mobinil ranks first on ESG index • Cellular network • Renewable energies • Waste management • Health and Safety… about Egypt Tele-Derma
We’re way up there…Number 1 actually What’s the ESG [Environment, Social and Governance]index? • Established by the Egyptian Ministry of Investment. • Evaluates CR activities of publicly listed companies. • Developed by consortium of Standard & Poor. KLD and KRISIL. • Based on quantitative and qualitative factors. • Please go there for more information: www.ecrc.org.eg/Index.aspx
1. Controlling Cellular Network Impact.. A: Site compliance and EMF measurement Awareness and communication campaigns • Inspect new and existing sites. Ensure full regulatory compliance to Egyptian protocol for construction and maintenance. • Maintain EMF emissions within national and international range: 100% compliance in last 10 years. • Occupational health and safety audits. • Direct awareness to communities… Public dialogue, forums, workshops • Formal channels for public concerns and complaints. Call center. Shops or email: environment@mobinil.com
1. Controlling Cellular Network Impact [cont] B: Reducing network visual impact • Standard solutions… trees, monopoles and flagpoles in most residential areas… • Individual screening solutions… matching colors, background and positioning • Giving preference to micro and indoor solutions whenever possible
2. Reducing Carbon Footprint A: Use of renewable energy • Number of sites powered by PV cells: 98 by end of Q3 2010. • Power created from renewable sources alone: 1000 MWh [1GWh]…. 5000+ Tons carbon emission saving per year…. Extensive plans for 2011. • Experimenting with hybrid [wind-solar] solutions. 1000 MWh Number of sites 490 MWh 300 MWh 220 MWh 150 MWh South red sea site: 900 Watts North Coast Site: Capacity: 1100 Watts
2. Reducing Carbon Footprint [cont] B: Energy conservation; lighting, data centers, network, travel Fighting climate change…. in every possible way • Building Management SW to optimize energy consumption. • Optimized data-center designs. • Compact BTS. No AC needs. • Video conferencing [Tele-presence] and content sharing tools • Supporting the earth hour • Investing in green projects thru purchase of VER [Voluntary Emission Reduction] • Participated in GSMA’ unified charger project
3. Managing Waste E-waste management … collectionand recycling. Bridging the digital divide Sustainable consumption • Office waste; paper, plastic bottles, cartridges and toners. • End-of-life mobile handsets, project under UN Basel convention • Refurbishing obsolete PC and IT parts and donating them to charity • Establish E-waste learning center in collaboration with community groups. • Paper-less billing methods saving millions of sheets each year… • SMS billing. Internet billing • CD bills for corporate accounts • Over the Air charging for prepaid • Automated work forms; payroll, leave request, procurement, other.
4. Health & Safety: Community & Employees Campaigning for Blood Donation Community drives Participate in ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign since 2004; clean-up beaches, neighborhoods, schools. Engaged in a school program in collaboration with Canada government to collect and recycle solid waste • Mobinil Employees donated blood to help save lives. • Two blood donation campaigns were carried out in coordination with the National Blood Transfusion Services under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Population. Promoting a No-smoking work environment Flu prevention and awareness campaign We observe the WNTD every year and enforce strict no-smoking policies in all our offices
5. Tele-Medicine… the way to the future The Egypt Tele-Derma project • Patient’s data captured and sent via Mobinil’s broadband to analyzes case and issue medical recommendation. • Pilot Phase I completed; 200 cases handled. Estimated end of pilot project January 2011. • Other services can be offered: like chronic disease medication, pregnancy follow-up and others. E-Banking and other new applications to be rolled out soon… Finalizing standards and regulatory approvals.