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Integrity and sustainability for long-term value creation

Sustainability & CR report 2024

Ericsson’s vision to improve lives, redefine business and pioneer a sustainable future is built on the power of limitless connectivity to deliver positive impact to people and the planet. Sustainability is central to our purpose and vision and is embedded across our value chain and we believe it is a key differentiator that strengthens our competitiveness and resilience. Our approach is holistic, covering responsible business, environmental sustainability and digital inclusion.

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In our Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility report 2024, you'll learn more about our efforts and achievements within:

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

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2024 highlights

Average energy consumption of a new, typical radio base station sites down by 37%

We continued to deliver increasing mobile broadband capacity in relation to the energy consumption of our solutions.

We have reduced our own carbon footprint by 55%

Ericsson’s carbon footprint (Scope 1 & 2 emissions) has been reduced by more than half compared to 2020, which is the base year for our Net Zero target.

Our Connect to Learn initiative has reached 567,000 students

We have provided access to digital learning and skills development programs in 45 countries since the start of the program in 2010, helping bridge the digital divide, which is essential for socio-economic development.

We continued to strengthen our Ethics and Compliance Program

99% of our people have acknowledged our Code of Business Ethics and 94% of people in high-risk roles have participated in anti-corruption training.

Our commitment to Sustainable Development Goals

We have made a long-standing commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and our core contributions touch SDG 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure, and SDG 17 – Partnerships. Do you want to see examples of how we work to ensure that meaningful connectivity is available and accessible by everyone? Have a look at our cases.

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