BT Group

Ofcom Will Lead the Improvements of Openreach’s Infrastructure

A detailed set of plans have been set out by Ofcom that will lead to the improvement of Openreach’s infrastructure. The plans will make it easier and cheaper for competing providers to connect their own fibre broadband to homes and offices. It is thought that improving the competition in the

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BT Group Set Sustainability Standards of FTSE 100 Firms

A report published by Carbon Clear has found that for the third consecutive year, BT Group are setting sustainability standards for FTSE 100 companies. The telecommunications giant has shown a comprehensive approach to carbon and sustainability reporting, firmly cementing their position as one of the best practice leaders of the

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Issue 325 : Feb 2025

BT Group

Ofcom Will Lead the Improvements of Openreach’s Infrastructure

A detailed set of plans have been set out by Ofcom that will lead to the improvement of Openreach’s infrastructure. The plans will make it easier and cheaper for competing providers to connect their own fibre broadband to homes and offices. It is thought that improving the competition in the network will lead to bigger benefits for the consumer. The changes will mean an increase in choice and innovation as the broadband companies will be able to offer better quality services at lower prices. The new plans that have been laid out by Ofcom will also hopefully lead to a reduced reliance on Openreach. The country has historically been reliant on Openreach, which is a network business under the BT Group. It is thought that the plans will make it easier for BT’s competitors to construct and install their own network for fibre broadband. Ofcom’s plans will allow competitors to build their own fibre network using the telegraph poles and ‘ducts’ that have already been established by Openreach. The main proposals by Ofcom includes access to BT’s ducts on fair terms, meaning that companies will be allowed to use the ducts and poles as easily as BT does. There has also been the suggestion that the cost to BT for providing access will be spread across all users. It has also been put forward that Openreach must work to see the repair of faulty infrastructure and blocked tunnels so other provider can access them. Ofcom has also proposed that companies can lay fibre for both consumers and large businesses as long as the purpose of the network is to deliver broadband. It has also been proposed that Openreach continue to provide a map of its network to allow competitors to plan new networks, and there should be the capacity available on telegraph pole for additional fibre cables to connect buildings to the competitors’ network.

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BT Group Set Sustainability Standards of FTSE 100 Firms

A report published by Carbon Clear has found that for the third consecutive year, BT Group are setting sustainability standards for FTSE 100 companies. The telecommunications giant has shown a comprehensive approach to carbon and sustainability reporting, firmly cementing their position as one of the best practice leaders of the FTSE 100. The sixth yearly report published by Carbon Clear ranks all of the FTSE 100 companies on their: carbon measurement and reporting; strategy and targets; emissions reduction; engagement with stakeholders; and, innovative approach to sustainability reporting. A copy of the full report which looks at trends for the FTSE 100 and names the top 20 companies can be downloaded here – info.carbon-clear.com/hubfs/Reports/Sustainability_Reporting_Performance_of_the_FTSE_100.pdf. Among the key findings of the report are five more firms setting carbon emission reduction targets based on climate science than in the previous year. The research shows that businesses that set ‘science based targets’ are more likely to achieve, or even exceed their initial aims. There has also been a 9% rise to 64 companies who use or purchase renewable energy in comparison to last year. The report suggests that the Paris climate change negotiations in December last year could have influenced the awareness of climate issues among FTSE 100 groups. The report finds that a variety of businesses within the FTSE 100 are showing that growth is enhanced by sustainable business practices, not limited by it. Marks and Spencer Group scored marginally behind BT to rank in second place. The business has been praised for its consistent and holistic approach to delivering meaningful carbon reductions, particularly in the way it works with both the supply chain and customers to cut down on emissions. Unilever ranked third and is the only business that scored full marks in the new ‘innovation’ section. The company has shown an admirable commitment to long term sustainability leadership.

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