Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are transforming industries worldwide, and the telecommunications sector is no exception.
As a key player in the digital economy, it faces growing expectations: to reduce its environmental impact, promote digital inclusion, and ensure greater transparency. Providing fast, reliable, and secure connectivity is no longer enough.
According to a recent Gartner report, ESG criteria are becoming a true differentiating factor for digital companies, with 70% of businesses in the sector expected to align their goals with environmental indicators.
Sustainability is no longer optional
Today, sustainable finance is profoundly changing the rules of the game. Decisions are no longer based solely on profitability, ESG criteria now play a central role. This shift is driven by stricter regulations that demand greater transparency and clarity to ensure genuine and measurable commitments. In this context, stakeholders (employees, investors and partners) are more attentive, better informed, and increasingly demanding. A strong commitment to sustainability has become a true marker of credibility.
On the operator’s side as well, the trend is accelerating: ESG criteria are increasingly factored into the choice of solutions. To remain competitive, vendors must now deliver solutions that are both high-performing and responsible
This approach strengthens relationships with all partners across the value chain. By demonstrating real-life applications, a company builds trust, loyalty, and new opportunities for collaboration.
Committing to sustainability also means preparing for the future: it helps anticipate risks, adapt more effectively to market changes, and enhance resilience to climate and social challenges.
Concrete application of sustainability objectives at Ekinops
Ekinops’ ESG approach is built on three core pillars that form the foundation of its transition toward a more sustainable model:
- Limiting its environmental impact
- Being an employer of choice
- Adopting ethical and responsible behavior
What does this mean in practice?
For several years, Ekinops has been actively committed to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2024, its Carbon Footprint Report (Bilan Carbone®) showed a 15% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 2023. The number of tons of CO₂ equivalent emitted per million euros of revenue (tCO₂e/million euros) dropped by 44% compared to 2022.
This ESG approach is also supported by an eco-design strategy integrated into the development of its products, particularly its access solutions. The goal: to design more responsible equipment right from the development phase. This translates into several concrete actions:
- Measuring environmental impact through Life Cycle Analysis
- Reducing form factor whilst maintaining performance
- Improving consumption/performance ratio «by design»
- Enhancing packaging & delivery
- Improving repairs and product end-of-life
Since 2022, the group has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. By doing so, Ekinops demonstrates its commitment to environmental protection and actively promotes the UNGC’s ten principles among its stakeholders.
Finally, environmental commitment also involves everyday actions. Ekinops’ employees actively contribute to this effort through good practices such as waste sorting, the use of reusable cups instead of plastic cups, carpooling and double-sided printing or no-paper policy.
The Group’s New Headquarters: A Showcase of Its Sustainability Commitments
The group’s new headquarters fully embodies the company’s environmental strategy. The group chose to renovate an existing site, thereby avoiding the artificialization of new land. This decision helps preserve natural spaces while giving a second life to the existing building.
In terms of energy performance, the building features enhanced insulation and energy recovery systems, which reduce the need for heating and cooling. It is also powered entirely by renewable electricity, significantly limiting its carbon footprint.
The outdoor areas have been landscaped with flower meadows that support local wildlife. An eco-grazing system has been implemented to maintain the green spaces naturally, and beehives have been installed to encourage pollination and raise awareness about environmental protection.
Ekinops recognizes the responsibility it holds both for employee wellbeing and the wider environment. The group therefore places these issues at the heart of its innovation strategy and responsible growth.
To learn more about Ekinops’ environmental, social, and governance commitments, visit the ESG dedicated page. You can also read the latest news on the topic here.
