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a sprint but a marathon that requires long-
term commitment, a carefully planned
strategy, and the proper execution. As
a leader in the ICT sector in Kuwait, stc
continues to develop and deploy solutions
to reduce the impact of its operations on
environment. stc is also dedicating its
efforts towards implementing environment
friendly solutions through digitization
and automation. The Company’s recent
developed Procure-To-Pay (P2P) program,
designed to automates processes, resulted
in a major reduction in the number of
papers required to be used or printed out
in the day to day operations. This initiative
serves as another contribution to the
steps taken by stc to protect and preserve
In 2018, stc successfully completed the summertime. This solution uses the the environment in line with its corporate
development of the Battery-DG hybrid latest lithium-ion high cycle batteries social responsibility agenda.
system in 250 remote tower cell sites, and DC power air conditioners to reduce
which lead to considerable reduction of DG the cooling power consumption of air stc believes that over-
running time from 24 hours a day to less conditioners in the equipment room. coming challenges by
than 12 hours. The Company successfully
reduced overall fuel consumption by a total stc also started a pilot project in 10 sites developing sustainable
of 2.5 million liters per year hence a major using the leading solar energy technology solutions is not a sprint but
reduction in its carbon footprint. This and batteries hybrid solution to save a marathon that requires
achievement demonstrates the Company’s energy, operational costs, diesel fuel and
will to follow on its commitment to adopt eventually its carbon footprint. long-term commitment, a
sustainable, green and energy efficient carefully planned strategy,
solutions in its industry. stc believes that overcoming challenges
by developing sustainable solutions is not and the proper execution.
The Company successfully

reduced overall fuel
consumption by a total of
2.5 million liters per year
hence a major reduction in
its carbon footprint. This
achievement demonstrates
the Company’s will to

follow on its commitment
to adopt sustainable,
green and energy efficient
solutions in its industry.

Taking into consideration the weather
conditions in Kuwait, with temperatures
reaching over 50 degrees Celsius in

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