Name Roll No.

Sachin Kanojia 38

Jaki Sayyad 39

Vishal Dsouza 40

Jojo Sebastian 41

Adrian Pinto 43

Anisha Amin 44

Environmental Impacts of the Telecom Sector and their

Mitigation

Carbon FootprintGreen House Effect

Impacts on EnvironmentTerrestrial habitat alteration

Aquatic habitat alterationVisual impacts

Hazardous materials and wasteElectric and magnetic fields

Emissions to airNoise

Occupational Health and SafetyElectromagnetic fields

Optical fiber safety

Mitigation

Terrestrial Habitat Alteration

Impact

Construction

RadiationAvian

collusion

Terrestrial Habitat Alteration

Recommendations

Construction• Avoid• Re-vegetation

Avian collusion• Use bird deterrents• Tower design & height

Aquatic Habitat Alteration

Recommendations• Avoid• Burying submarine cables

Visual impacts

Aesthetic value assigned to the scenery

Perception of the local community

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

Optical fiber safety

Electromagnetic fields

Electromagnetic fields

EMF safety program including the following components1.Identification of potential

exposure levels in the workplace.

2.Training3.Establishment and identification

of safety zones4.Implementation of action plans

Optical fiber safety

Safety Measures1. Training2. Implementation of laser light safety

Greening the Telecom Sector

The Government

The Citizens

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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