Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• stc's extensive and sustainable corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, including initiatives focusing on education, environmental sustainability, sports, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing cyberattacks and data breaches; subscription fraud; high cost of handsets; need for more secure technologies to strengthen networks and services; growing cyber inequity; skills shortage in cybersecurity.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in enhancing network security to counter DDoS attacks; adopting a defence-in-depth approach to security; leveraging automation to simplify management and improve control over network resources; partnering with organizations that offer cybersecurity solutions; focusing on cybersecurity at executive and CEO levels; incorporating cyber resilience into organizational risk management; collaborative action by public-private stakeholders.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

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Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Digital Inclusion
• Cybersecurity
• Green ICT

Environmental Achievements

• Huawei significantly contributed to the generation of 997.9 billion kWh of green power and the conservation of 46.1 billion kWh of electricity by the end of 2023, effectively cutting CO2 emissions by 495 million tons.
• stc Group has committed to integrating sustainability in all its operations by adopting new technologies and solutions that help reduce its environmental footprint and boost operational efficiency. In 2023, the Group won Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Award in recognition of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices.
• e& UAE has accelerated its AI deployment to drive sustainability in resource allocation and energy efficiency and has developed AI processes for network optimisation.

Social Achievements

• Huawei expanded its talent development initiatives, which include collaborations with global organizations like UNESCO and ITU. These programs focus on providing young people with the skills and opportunities to lead community projects that address critical issues like the digital divide. Huawei supports technological education for women and girls.
• SAMENA Council’s focus was on building stakeholder support, advocating regulatory transformation, correlating societal welfare with secure digital space, supporting 5G evolution for cross-industry development, advocating sustainability imperatives, and leading a way forward on an innovative framework to finance and fund future digital infrastructure.
• e& UAE has implemented pioneering programmes to upskill its workforce and launched initiatives such as the AI Graduate Programme in 2021.

Governance Achievements

• Huawei has established a rigorous global cybersecurity and privacy assurance system designed to meet the highest international and local standards.
• e& UAE has implemented responsible practices to mitigate potential risks and ensure the group’s position as a trusted leader in the AI revolution. e& UAE was awarded the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Growing cybersecurity concerns around security in digital networks.
• The need for sustainable digital ecosystems with end-user choice and fair competition.
• Challenges associated with emerging technologies like VR and AR, particularly concerning user privacy and the reliability and security of these technologies.

Mitigation Strategies

• Huawei has established a rigorous global cybersecurity and privacy assurance system; participates in industry standards organizations; provides extensive training and certification programs; and offers comprehensive security solutions.
• SAMENA Council advocates for regulatory transformation, promoting an open and competitive digital environment, and strengthening ways to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Huawei is proactively developing and supporting policy frameworks that enhance the resilience of the digital economy and is deeply involved in capacity building.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Huawei's FusionSolar Smart PV solution
• Energy-efficient 5G and 5G-A networks
• SpaceBridge ESTELLATM VSAT Platform

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Award