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)
Thank You
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