Eco-sustainable Networks

Our holistic, end-to-end network approach means that sustainability issues are incorporated in everything we do…

Less Carbon througfht Smart ICT

As an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry leader, Alcatel-Lucent has embraced the opportunity – and challenge…

Innovation and Engagement

Working internally and in open collaboration with industry, academic and government leaders, Alcatel-Lucent scientists are bringing new ideas to life …

Reducing ALU Carbon footprint

From electricity consumption to business travel to product packaging, we are committed to drastically reduce the direct and indirect environmental…

News and updates

September 13, 2012 Alcatel-Lucent ranked Technology Supersector Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the 2nd year in a row, the company is recognized in Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2012, Alcatel-Lucent ranked 1st among Technology Supersector companies.
March 13, 2012 [Audio podcast] Pioneering approach to carbon footprint estimation
Gabrielle Giner – Programme Manager, Environmental Sustainability at BT explains what prompted her company to ask Alcatel-Lucent to join a pilot study.
February 22, 2012 [Audio podcast] Learning from Japan's energy savings plan
Alcatel-Lucent's President of Japan talks about what his team is doing to reduce consumption.
November 23, 2011 Alcatel-Lucent named to Carbon Disclosure Projects’ Carbon Performance Leadership Index
This week, the Carbon Disclosure Project issued its 2011 Europe 300 report, and this year Alcatel-Lucent earned a place in its Carbon Performance Leadership Index.
November 8, 2011 Environmental Investment Organization names Alcatel-Lucent 4th best in GHG Reporting
EIO published their Global 800 Carbon Ranking report.
October 19, 2011 Turning to Bluetooth To Reduce Traffic Congestion
Alcatel-Lucent to help relieve traffic congestion and improve delivery of information to drivers in south-western enterprise zone of Paris.
August 10, 2011 Alcatel-Lucent and China’s SGIT to offer joint smart grid innovations for more efficient power distribution
Companies optimize power delivery, cost and global environmental impact amid rising energy demand.
June 29, 2011 Talking sustainability: IT, innovation and entrepreneurs
Blog post by Rich Goode, Global Head of Sustainability, Alcatel-Lucent.
June 28, 2011 The Internet unlocked
Alcatel-Lucent opens the door to a faster, smarter, and greener Internet.
May 31, 2011 EPB and Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs putting the smarts into Chattanooga’s Smart Grid
EPB and Alcatel-Lucent have teamed to ultimately provide energy management options.
April 5, 2011 Centre for Energy-Efficient Telecommunications: Leading the world in energy efficient networks
Alcatel-Lucent recently celebrated the launch of the Centre for Energy Efficient Telecommunications (CEET) in Melbourne on March 28.
March 28, 2011 Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs, University of Melbourne and Victoria State Government open Centre for Energy-Efficient Telecomunications
One of the world’s largest green telecommunications research efforts launched in Melbourne.
February 7, 2011 Alcatel-Lucent maps the future of mobile technology
lightRadio™ Promises Greener, Simpler, Lighter Networks: Multi-Billion Euro Savings in Infrastructure & Power Costs, Addressing Major Elements of Global “Digital Divide”.
February 7, 2011 The Disappearing Mobile Masts and Towers
lightRadio™ - Solving Network Gridlock and Universal High-Speed Coverage.
February 7, 2011 No mobile gridlock, universal coverage, lightRadio saves the mobile industry billions
lightRadio reduces energy consumption of mobile networks by up to 50+% over current radio access network equipments.
February 1, 2011 GreenTouch Demonstrates First Technology On Road to Realizing 1,000-Fold Network Energy Efficiency Vision
Consortium Marks Initial Milestones with Large-Scale Wireless Antenna System Proof of Concept.
February 1, 2011 GreenTouch News Briefing: Putting energy into making networks more efficient
GreenTouch is hosting a news conference and webcast on Tuesday, February 1, 13:00-14:00 (GMT).
February 1, 2011 In pursuit of the ‘1000 factor’ and the dawn of a new age for Telecoms
Green Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is no longer a distant dream. GreenTouch, a global consortium organized by Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs, is spearheading an initiative to innovate and create technologies that will allow networks to achieve an increase in energy efficiency by a factor of 1000. Blog post by Ben Verwaayen, Alcatel-Lucent CEO.
January 31, 2011 GreenTouch: an extraordinary journey to revolutionize communications
Video message by Ben Verwaayen, Alcatel-Lucent CEO.
January 5, 2011 Reducing Alcatel-Lucent’s carbon footprint
Alcatel-Lucent is committed to reducing its absolute carbon footprint by 50% of 2008 levels by 2020. To meet this ambitious goal, Alcatel-Lucent implements a three-fold strategy by: putting its own house in order, engaging with suppliers, using renewable energy. In this video, Richard Goode, Senior Director of Sustainability, Alcatel-Lucent, tells us more about it.

Eco-sustainability strategy

Alcatel-Lucent is transforming communications for a sustainable planet…
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