Ericsson and Beyon have renewed their collaboration to expand their joint sustainability initiatives and circular economy practices for building energy-efficient networks in Bahrain. The existing MoU has already yielded significant results in energy efficiency, e-waste management, and carbon emissions reduction.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed to reduce Beyon’s environmental footprint by addressing energy consumption and carbon emissions on live networks operated by Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, using Ericsson’s sustainable solutions. Implementation of this MoU has so far resulted in a 30 percent energy reduction on Batelco’s network by the deployment of the Ericsson 5G Radio Access Network product, Radio 6646, a triple-band, tri-sector radio that can do the job of nine radios.
The collaboration also underscores circular economy practices, and an e-waste recycling initiative has been launched under the Ericsson Product Take-Back Program. These efforts enable Beyon to recycle end-of-life electronic and electrical equipment in a responsible and sustainable way, supporting the Group’s e-waste management efforts. Furthermore, the collaboration also focused on knowledge sharing, with monthly sessions involving global experts discussing climate action, circularity, and the collective efforts required to achieve Net Zero goals.
Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, Beyon
Our partnership with Ericsson demonstrates the substantial progress that can be made through focused sustainability initiatives. The outcomes reflect our commitment to energy efficiency and our goal to reduce our environmental footprint through innovative technologies and circular economy practices. Ultimately these efforts fall in line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s vision to achieve its sustainable development goals of 2030.
Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head, Gulf Council Countries ,Ericsson Middle East and Africa
The results of our collaboration with Beyon highlight the role of technologies in achieving sustainability goals. By leveraging our expertise and technologies, we have been able to deliver measurable energy savings and support Beyon in their journey towards Net Zero.