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A commitment to sustainability and the future of the planet

At dstelecom, we work every day to reduce our environmental footprint and ensure that our activity has a positive and lasting impact.

See how we have already implemented

"We are working to reduce our environmental impact, enhance the efficiency of our operations and create lasting value for communities and the country, with transparency and responsibility."

CEO Ricardo Salgado
Ricardo Salgado CEO
solar panels on dstelecom's POPs

We are committed to solutions that enhance energy efficiency, promote the circular economy and reduce emissions, contributing to a more sustainable telecommunications sector.

Areas of impact

Discover how we integrate environmental principles at dstelecom to generate positive contributions.

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General Objectives
  • Promote a more eco-friendly working environment
  • Provide charging infrastructure for employees who own electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Promote environmental sustainability
  • Reduce operating costs
  • Reduce the company’s carbon footprint
  • Reduce waste
  • Contribute to the conservation of natural resources
  • Promote environmental awareness among employees
  • Encourage sustainable practices
  • Establish guidelines and practices for environmental management
  • Identify and control the environmental impacts of company activities
  • Promote continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate compliance with recognised environmental standards
  • Strengthen the company’s image of environmental responsibility
  • Establish key environmental performance indicators
  • Identify areas for improvement and critical areas
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Energy
  • Increase energy efficiency
  • Improve the quality of lighting in offices
  • Optimise the thermal performance of pops
  • Promote the use of renewable energy sources
  • Reduce dependence on the conventional electricity grid
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Biodiversity
  • Create green areas in the workplace
  • Contribute to biodiversity conservation
  • Reduce visual impact and provide shade and thermal comfort
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Water
  • Optimise water consumption
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Air
  • Improve air quality
  • Reduce carbon footprint scopes 1 and 2 by 46% by 2030 and scope 3 by 2050
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Emissions
  • Increase sustainable mobility within and beyond the complex
  • Reduce the use of traditional motorised vehicles
  • Encourage the adoption of electric means of transport
  • Reduce the use of private vehicles by employees
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Promote the transition to electric vehicles
  • Reduce the number of individual vehicles on the road
  • Promote ride-sharing and resource sharing
  • Reduce traffic congestion
  • Optimise vehicle utilisation
  • Promote the use of clean energy sources

Results and Initiatives

Our environmental efforts are aligned with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

Água Potável 
e Saneamento

Clean Water and Sanitation

  • We equipped hydraulic installations with sensor taps and flow reducers, reducing flushing capacity in sanitary facilities by up to 50%.
  • We reduced flushing capacity in our sanitary facilities by 50%.
  • We operate IoT networks developed and supported on dstelecom’s infrastructure that enable water quality monitoring.
Energia Limpa e Acessível

Affordable and Clean Energy

  • We increased the number of photovoltaic power generation plants.
  • Use of LED lighting with motion sensors in offices.
  • 100% of grid electricity consumed at POPs is renewable (zero CO₂ emissions).
Indústria, Inovação e Infraestrutura

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

  • Development of 5G Neutral Host infrastructure with a smaller footprint and lower energy consumption.
  • Periodic review of network equipment configurations to improve energy efficiency.
  • dstelecom’s rural networks ensure connectivity and management of solar and wind farms in remote areas.
Cidades e Comunidades Sustentáveis

Sustainable Cities and Communities

  • Promotion of the use of existing infrastructure whenever possible.
  • Carsharing platform for vehicle sharing.
Produção e Consumo Sustentáveis

Responsible Consumption and Production

  • Our environmental management system is certified under ISO 14001 and ISO 20400 standards.
  • We created a refurbishing process to reuse materials replaced in the network.
  • We incorporate sustainability criteria into procurement processes and supplier evaluation.
  • Replacement of active network equipment with more energy-efficient alternatives.
  • We operate IoT networks developed and supported on dstelecom’s infrastructure that enable water quality monitoring.
Ação Climática

Climate Action

  • Adoption of hybrid working models, reducing commuting and the carbon footprint associated with work-related mobility.
  • Acquisition of electric vehicles and parking facilities equipped with charging stations.
  • Monitoring and continuous improvement of technical teams’ routes to reduce travel distances.
  • Inclusion of ESG criteria in our contracts.
  • We operate IoT networks developed and supported on dstelecom’s infrastructure that enable water quality monitoring.
Parcerias para os Objetivos

Partnerships for the Goals

  • Collaboration with suppliers on more sustainable solutions (products and packaging).

Sustainable Procurement

At dstelecom, we believe that responsible business relationships are essential to sustainability. We created this space to promote transparency and best practices with customers and suppliers. Here, you can consult our Responsible Procurement Policy, based on the international ISO 20400 standard, which guides the integration of environmental, social, and ethical criteria throughout the supply chain.

Responsible Procurement Policy

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Code of Ethics and Conduct

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Supplier Code of Conduct

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Communication channel

We also provide a Communication Channel intended to:

  • Report irregularities or ethical, legal, or environmental violations;
  • Suggest improvements to our processes;
  • Recognise good practices or positive experiences;
  • Contact us regarding sustainability and continuous improvement topics.
dstelecom responsible procurement

At dstelecom, we value transparency and a strong commitment to integrity in all relationships. We work responsibly to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Global Commitment

Every year, we publish our environmental results in the ESG Report, which reflects the goals achieved and the challenges ahead.

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Last updated 27 January 2026