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Sustainability in public administration

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Sustainable management for the future

The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide the framework for a future worth living. Public administration plays a key role in this: it shapes rules and structures and aligns its processes with sustainability. Digitalisation and reliable data form the basis for setting targets, measuring progress and effectively steering measures. We are looking for solutions that implement the SDGs in practice and meaningfully combine environmental, economic and social aspects.

Our solutions for greater sustainability

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    Digital water management

    The smart solution for the sustainable, transparent and efficient management of water resources – providing water rights holders with a comprehensive overview and full control.

    Digital water management
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    Digital accessibility

    Visit our Centre of Excellence for Accessibility and Software Ergonomics to find out how to make digital applications more inclusive, user-friendly and accessible to everyone.

    Digital accessibility
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    Sustainability Manager

    With the Telekom Sustainability Manager, you can now establish a secure, straightforward and legally compliant framework for your sustainability reporting

    Sustainability Manager

Sustainability in public administration – working together, step by step

As an experienced partner, we help public sector organisations to effectively implement sustainability measures. We have drawn on our experience from numerous projects to develop our own sustainability framework – providing clear guidance and practical solutions.

Where are you on your sustainability journey?

Whether it’s laying the groundwork, collecting data, implementing digital solutions or further developing sustainability management: every local authority starts from a different position. We support you in line with your needs, at your own pace and with tailor-made solutions for a sustainable future.

A holistic approach to sustainability – an overview of areas and objectives

Digital solutions – Ecology

  • Achieving climate and environmental protection
  • A carbon-neutral society
  • Ensuring prosperity in an environmentally sustainable way

Digital solutions – Economy

  • Forward-looking, sustainable profitability
  • Sustainable economic development
  • Ensuring international competitiveness
     

Digital solutions – Social affairs

  • Improving the quality of life for society
  • Social stability
  • Promoting equal opportunities
  • Ensuring prosperity in a socially responsible manner

Sustainability Strategy & Consultancy

  • Assess the current situation
  • Support in developing a sustainability strategy and roadmap
  • Identification and engagement of relevant stakeholders
  • Opportunities & Challenges

Data & IT infrastructure

  • Basis for assessing progress and monitoring results
  • Identify and connect data sources
  • Analysing and utilising data
  • Automate and optimise processes
  • Building resilient and energy-efficient IT infrastructures

Management, Reporting & Investment

  • Status assessment and performance review
  • Compliance with regulations and laws
  • Involvement of citizens, the business community and social organisations
  • Correction and optimisation of measures
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Looking for a sustainability strategy?

Are you looking for support in developing your sustainability strategy? Why not arrange a no-obligation initial consultation with us?

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Telekom’s goals for a sustainable future

Deutsche Telekom is committed to sustainability and pursues an ambitious sustainability strategy. 

We want to become a carbon-neutral company and help others on their journey towards that goal. These are some of our objectives.

  • Zero CO2 emissions within the Group by 2025 and across the entire value chain by 2040
  • Meeting the world’s entire electricity demand from renewable energy sources since 2021
  • Improving energy efficiency and the use of green IT and recycling
  • Complete transition of the company vehicle fleet to electric vehicles in Germany from 2023
  • The aim is to achieve full circularity in technology and equipment by 2030
  • Commitment to a sustainable future through initiatives such as #GreenMagenta and #GoodMagenta
  • Labelling of sustainability-related products – identified by #GreenMagenta and #GoodMagenta