Environmental Impacts of the Telecom Sector and their Mitigation

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT GROUP 7

MEMBERS
002 Aditya Sharma
011 Amit Bhalani 031 Disha Jani 043 Kunal Mishra 050 Nakul Hurkat

Green House Effect

Carbon Footprint

Impacts on Environment
Terrestrial habitat alteration Aquatic habitat alteration Visual impacts Hazardous materials and waste Electric and magnetic fields Emissions to air Noise

Occupational Health and Safety

Electromagnetic fields Optical fiber safety

Mitigation

Terrestrial Habitat Alteration

Impact

Construction

Radiation

Avian collusion

Terrestrial Habitat Alteration

Recommendations
Construction
Avoid Re-vegetation Use bird deterrents Tower design & height

Avian collusion

Aquatic Habitat Alteration

Recommendations
Avoid Burying submarine cables

Visual impacts
Perception of the local community
Aesthetic value assigned to the scenery

Recommendations

Minimizing construction of additional towers Use of tower and antennae disguising alternatives
Public perception about aesthetic

Hazardous Materials and Waste

Do not require the use of significant amounts of hazardous materials

Certain types of switching and transmitting equipment

Recommended Actions

Implementing fuel delivery procedures and spill prevention and control plans.
Implementing procedures for the management of lead acid batteries

Ensuring that new support equipment does not contain PCBs or ODSs.

Electric and Magnetic Fields

Electric and magnetic fields (EMF) are invisible lines of force emitted by and surrounding any electrical device, such as power lines and electrical equipment. Radio waves and microwaves Evidence of adverse health risk is weak

Recommendations
Evaluating potential exposure to the public Limiting public access to antennae tower locations

Following good engineering practice in installation Taking into account public perception about EMF issues

Emissions to Air
Emissions from telecommunications projects may be primarily associated with the operation of vehicle fleets, the use of backup power generators, and the use of cooling and fire suppression systems. Recommended management actions to minimize emissions include:
Implementation of vehicle fleet and power generator emissions management strategies

Substitution in use of CFCs

Noise
The principal source of noise in telecommunications facilities is associated with the operation of backup power generators.
Recommended noise management action includes:

Use of noise suppression shields and mufflers Location of noise generating sources away from residential

Other noise-sensitive receptors

Occupational Health and Safety

Electromagnetic fields

Optical fiber safety

Electromagnetic fields
EMF safety program including the following components
1. Identification of potential exposure levels in the workplace. 2. Training 3. Establishment and identification of safety zones 4. Implementation of action plans

Optical fiber safety

Safety Measures
1. Training 2. Implementation of laser light safety

Greening the Telecom Sector

The Citizens The Government
The Telecom Industry

Green Initiatives
Green Touch Bell Labs Green Shelter Use of Renewable Energy/ Bio Diesel Solar/ Fuel Powered Cell Sites Installation of Fuel Catalysts Installation of Free Cooling Units Bio Diesel Powered Cell Sites

Green Telecom Strategy

Green Telecom Networks Green Manufacturing Waste Management Green Buildings

Green Telecom Networks

Estimation of Carbon Footprints Minimization of Energy Consumption Use of Energy Efficient Technologies & Protocols Transitioning to Renewable Energy Sources Use of Eco Friendly Consumables
Evolving a Carbon Credit Policy

Green Manufacturing

Using Eco Friendly Components Energy Efficient Manufacturing Equipment Standardization of Equipment Reduction in Use of Hazardous Substances
Reduction of Harmful Radio Emissions Adoption of Life Cycle Assessment Approach

Waste Disposal
Proper Disposal of Mobile Phones & Network Equipment Ensuring Proper Treatment & Disposal of Toxic Material Electronic & Mechanical Waste Recycling & Disposal

Green Buildings

Optimization of Energy/ Power Consumption

Reduction of Thermal Emissions

Minimization of Green House Gas Emissions

Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)

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