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Telecom's Greenest Vendors Research Report 2026: Assessment of Sustainability Performance for 49 Telcos - Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson and Nokia Lead, While Chinese Vendors & Fiber Suppliers Lag
Telcos can boost sustainability by focusing on supply chain emissions, as these account for 66% of their carbon footprint. The shift to software-centric operations and energy-efficient 5G solutions offers significant progress. Vendors like Ciena, Spirent, and Accenture lead in green practices, enhancing telco KPI improvements.Dublin, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Telecom's Greenest Vendors: Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson and Nokia Lead, While Chinese Vendors & Fiber Suppliers Lag" report has be
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