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Nokia Named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Nokia announced it has been chosen as one
of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies®”
by Ethisphere. In 2023, 135 honorees were
recognized spanning 19 countries and 46
industries. Nokia is one of two winners
in the telecommunications industry and
the only Finnish company to be honored.
This award distinguishes Nokia for its
strong business ethics, governance and
sustainability practices. Esa Niinimäki,
Chief Legal Officer of Nokia, said: “As part
of our renewed company strategy, we want
to be the trusted provider of choice in our
industry and draw on our ESG approach
as a competitive advantage for Nokia.
This award recognizes the commitment
of our leaders, employees and partners to
operating with the highest standards of environment, mitigating the misuse of leadership. Congratulations to Nokia for
business ethics.” In 2022, Nokia announced technology (for example, in responsible earning a place in the World’s Most Ethical
an enhanced ESG strategy that has been use of AI), ethics, human rights, and Companies community.” Grounded in
designed to maximize Nokia’s impact where working conditions. Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®,
its technology, solutions and capabilities CEO of Ethisphere, said: “Ethics matters. the World’s Most Ethical Companies
combine to address some of the biggest Organizations that commit to business assessment process includes more than
global challenges and create value. Among integrity through robust programs and 200 questions on culture, environmental
the five key pillars of the ESG strategy is practices not only elevate standards and and social practices, ethics and compliance
Nokia’s commitment to continue to take expectations for all, but also have better activities, governance, diversity, and
a proactive and values-driven approach long-term performance. We continue to initiatives that support a strong value
in driving responsible business practices be inspired by the World’s Most Ethical chain. The process serves as an operating
internally and in its value chain, working Companies honorees and their dedication framework to capture and codify the
closely with customers and suppliers to to making real impact for their stakeholders leading practices of organizations across
engage on systemic issues related to and displaying exemplary values-based industries and around the globe.

Nokia Selected by Zain Jordan for Nationwide 5G

Nokia has announced that it has been country by offering superior 5G services latest generation of its AirScale Baseband,
selected by Zain Jordan in a multi-year with enhanced connectivity and capacity to Massive MIMO radios, and Remote Radio
deal to supply 5G Radio Access Network customers. A major part of the deployment Head products. These are all powered by
(RAN) equipment throughout Jordan. is expected to be completed during 2023. its energy-efficient ReefShark System on
Through the deal, Zain will be able to Under the deal, which totals over 3,000 Chip (SoC) technology and combine to
support the digital transformation of the sites nationwide, Nokia will provide the provide superior coverage and capacity.
In parallel to deploying 5G, Nokia will also
modernize Zain’s existing 4G infrastructure.
Nokia has a long-standing partnership with
Zain across several territories, including
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tommi Uitto,
President of Mobile Networks at Nokia,
said: “We are delighted to be partnering with
Zain Jordan on this project to modernize
their complete Radio Access Network and
introduce 5G technology, and by doing so
support the Jordanian Government’s digital
transformation objectives. The deployment
of 5G is expected to stimulate the
incubation and growth of new technologies
and industries.”
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