Mobile Network Operators Around the Globe Have Pledged to Cut

question 105

Multiple Choice

Mobile network operators around the globe have pledged to cut network related carbon emissions by 42 percent. Which of the following is not one of the sustainability incentives motivating this effort cited in your text?

• A) To overcome limited availability of reliable electricity. Many developing countries are high-growth markets for telecommunications, but they have limited reliable access to electricity.
• B) To avoid government regulation. Proactive action on this issue will prevent governments from stepping into mandate reform with regulations that may not be good for business.
• C) To be more socially responsible. Many organizations have adopted corporate social responsibility initiatives with a goal of reducing their networks' carbon footprints.
• D) To gain competitive advantage. Network infrastructure vendors are striving to gain competitive advantage by reducing the power requirements of their equipment.

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