The Importance of Environmental Management Systems In Mobile Industry 7/10/ 2004

Regional Seminar on “The Role of ICT in Protecting Man & Environment:

How Limit The Impact of It Use” The Importance of Environmental Management Systems In Mobile Industry

7/10/ 2004

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

• The mobile phone is a crucial output of the information technology revolution witnessed by the world in the mid of the 20th century.

• Mobile services have become an everyday fact of life that has facilitated the ever-increasing social, commercial and technological needs.

• The telecommunications industry is experiencing rapid growth on a global scale. Due to the extensive use of mobile phones, a question was raised of whether there are any implications on human health and environment.

• This had led many telecom organizations to adopt environmental management systems to ensure proper & safe environmental performance.

AreaArea : 1000 000 : 1000 000 KmKm22

PopulationPopulation : 71 millions: 71 millions

GSM Network GSM Network : 2 operators : 2 operators

No. of Subscribers No. of Subscribers : 6 millions: 6 millions

Penetration ratePenetration rate : 8% : 8%Jul. 2004Jul. 2004

EGYPTEGYPT

Arab Republic of Egypt Arab Republic of Egypt

MobiNil’s CoverageMobiNil’s Coverage

MobiNil covers 95% of the urban areas.

297 cities and 42 main roads & highways (6700 km).

13 switches & 1881 BTS’s.

Roaming with 253 operators in 113countries.

3 million subscribers (market share 52%) .

Feb 2004Feb 2004

• Italy 93 %• Austria 84 %• Finland 85 %• UK 85 %• Netherlands 75 %• Portugal 95 %• Norway 86 %• Denmark 76 %• Ireland 80 %• Switzerland 76 %• Spain 84 %• Greece 88 %• France 63 %• Portugal 95 %• Taiwan 106 %• Turkey 38 %

The percentage of Mobile Subscribers in The percentage of Mobile Subscribers in some countries Q2 2004some countries Q2 2004

Egypt 8 %

• UAE 111.25%• Bahrain 33 %• Kuwait 73 %• Lebanon 21 %• Morocco 21 %

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Expansion of Mobile Phone Service inExpansion of Mobile Phone Service in Comparison with Fixed LinesComparison with Fixed Lines

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EnvironmentEnvironment

BiosphereBiosphereNature, living creaturesNature, living creatures

Socio sphereSocio sphereTraditions, Habits,Traditions, Habits,

Laws, …Laws, …

Techno sphereTechno sphereBuildings, Roads,Buildings, Roads,

Services….Services….

Surrounding in which an organization operates including air – water – land – natural resources - flora – fauna – humans and their interrelations.

Surroundings extend from within the organization to the global system.

Management Review Environment policy

Checking & corrective actions Monitoring & measurement Non-conformance, corrective and preventive actions RecordsEMS Audits

Planning Environmental aspects Legal & other requirements Objectives & targets Environmental management programs

Continual Improvement

EMS ModelEMS Model

Implementation & operation Structure & responsibility Training ,awareness & competence communication EMS documentation document control operational control emergency preparedness & response

Environmental PolicyEnvironmental Policy

•Environmental protection.•Pollution prevention and continual improvement, waste reduction, sustainable use of natural resources, wise use of energy.•Compliance with national & international laws wherever applicable.•Risk reduction for employees and neighboring communities.•Continuous support for environmental organizations.•Communicating the policy to the employees as well as the public.

Written document and singed by the organization’s head as a commitment to:

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Machine Material

Measurement

Method

Management Money(Profit)

Project Main Elements (7 M’s)

Business

Stakeholders

Shareholders

Employees Community

Customers

Customer = Quality X Service Cost TimeEmployee: Train, Equip, Trust (maximize) Communication (maximize) Health risk (minimize)

Shareholder: Profit, Communication (maximize)

Community: Environment Impact (minimize)

Communication, Training & Communication, Training & EnvironmentEnvironment

Egyptian RegulationsEgyptian Regulations

Two Protocols were issued to regulate the installation of micro and macro sites, approved by 3 ministries :

- Communication & Information Technology- Environment - Health

•The Ministry of Communication (NTRA&NTI) is conducting regular checks on the network sites to assure conformity to the issued regulations.

Micro ProtocolMicro ProtocolIssued on November 15, 2001Issued on November 15, 2001

Macro ProtocolMacro ProtocolIssued on August 13, 2000Issued on August 13, 2000

• Distance between antenna and Distance between antenna and the human beings not less than 6 the human beings not less than 6 meters (main beam), 2 meters meters (main beam), 2 meters (the sides & behind antenna).(the sides & behind antenna).

• Maximum allowed power Maximum allowed power density is 0.4 mw/cmdensity is 0.4 mw/cm2.2.

• Distance between the Distance between the antenna and humans antenna and humans must not be less than 0.5 must not be less than 0.5 meters.meters.

• Antennas cannot be Antennas cannot be mounted at heights less mounted at heights less than 2.5 meters.than 2.5 meters.

The Government AuditingThe Government Auditing

GSM Service Quality Measures GSM Service Quality Measures applied in Egypt applied in Egypt

Criteria Quality Standard

• Coverage. 85% of populated areas.

• Blocked calls. Less than 2%.

(during busy hours).

• Dropped calls. Less than 2%.

(during busy hours).

• Quality of voice. Not less than 2.8 for 90% of calls (scale from 1-5).

A Precautionary ApproachA Precautionary Approach

Abiding by all international and national recommendations issued in this regard.

Children should be made aware of the proper use of mobiles and babies should not put the handsets antennas in their mouths.

Pregnant ladies should economize on the use of mobiles. The public should not near the base station antennas within 6

meters in front of the antenna and 2 meters behind it and on both sides .

Mobile phones can affect the functionality of some precise electronic equipment (EMC), therefore they must be switched off in the following cases:

On board airplanes. In Intensive Care Units. People using cardiac pacemakers.

Water PollutionWater Pollution

•Oil & Grease.

•Chemicals.

•Industrial waste.

Soil PollutionSoil Pollution

•Oil & Grease.

•Fuel.

•Chemicals.

•Solid & liquid waste.

Air PollutionAir Pollution

•Smoke, Fumes & Exhaust.

•Suspended particle matters.

•Electromagnetic emissions.

Other Sources of PollutionOther Sources of Pollution

Light Pollution

Noise pollution

Visual Impact

Environmental Programs Handled by MobiNilEnvironmental Programs Handled by MobiNil

1. Using Micro & Pico cells.

2. Using Pylons instead of masts for antennas if applicable.

3. Using automatic fire fighting system in remote sites.

4. Using solar system as power supply instead of generators for remote sites.

5. Using hard paper scratch cards instead of plastic cards.

6. Recalling expired batteries of subscribers handsets.

7. Improving visual impact by using artificial tree antennas.

2-External reasons:

• ISO 14000 certification is market driven & will become a business necessity.

• You want to stay on the approved vendors lists (preferred vendors).

• You want to stay internationally competitive.

• You want to have a good company image.

Why go for ISO 14001?Why go for ISO 14001?

1-Internal reasons

• You want to make best use of resources.

• You want to reduce risks.

• You want to reduce costs.

THANK YOU

MobiNil, Working Together For Better Environment.