Deutsche Telekom introduces circularity score to track progress toward 2030 goals

• Deutsche Telekom developed a Circularity Score to track progress toward nearly fully circular network operations and device businesses by 2030.
• The initial assessment is underway, using 14 equally weighted indicators; meeting all targets yields a score of 10.
• Targets prioritize longer device use, refurbishment and reuse, with full electronics recycling intended to eliminate landfill disposal and incineration.
• Device take-back and rental models reduce new equipment requirements, cutting resource use, emissions and costs.
• Positive feedback from European competitors supports potential adoption as an industry standard, initially in Europe and potentially globally.

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