Tuesday 2 June 2020

BT puts action on climate at the heart of two new ‘green recovery’ initiatives

BT Group has launched two new initiatives aiming to drive the UK’s transition to net zero and contribute towards the nation's green recovery.

The broadband and mobile giant has sealed a deal with Plug and Play, an innovation platform from Silicon Valley to uncover the latest technologies that could support BT and its customers to slash carbon dioxide emissions.

Examples of technologies include the development of 'street furniture' with environmental monitoring and traffic optimisation sensors.

The partnership will also support energy and water management solutions in houses and public sector buildings.

BT has also joined up with The Climate Group to launch the UK Electric Fleets Alliance initiative, which will reinforce corporate electric vehicle (EV) uptake by stimulating EV supply and investing in EV charging infrastructure.

Philip Jansen, BT Group Chief Executive, said: "As we emerge from the crisis, the recovery presents a huge opportunity for governments, businesses and individuals to put action on climate at the heart of their efforts.

"BT is stepping up on climate action and we want to encourage and help others to do the same.”