• Telecom operators face rising emissions despite efficiency gains, making lower-carbon construction, energy savings and equipment reuse key decarbonization priorities.
• France's four largest telecom operators emitted 401,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2024, up 1% from a year earlier.
• Mobile network electricity consumption rose 4%, while fixed local access network consumption fell 16% as fiber replaced copper.
• Data center operators' electricity consumption increased 12%; associated greenhouse gas emissions rose 23%, partly reflecting a more carbon-intensive electricity mix.
• Extending equipment lifespans could reduce replacement needs, while optimized tower foundations could cut concrete volumes by about 30%.

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