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The Importance of Environmental Management Systems In Mobile Industry 7/10/ 2004

Regional Seminar on “The Role of ICT in Protecting Man & Environment: How Limit The Impact of It Use”. The Importance of Environmental Management Systems In Mobile Industry 7/10/ 2004. INTRODUCTION.

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The Importance of Environmental Management Systems In Mobile Industry 7/10/ 2004

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  1. RegionalSeminar on “The Role of ICT in Protecting Man & Environment: How Limit The Impact of It Use” The Importance of Environmental Management Systems In Mobile Industry 7/10/ 2004

  2. INTRODUCTION • The mobile phone is a crucial output of the information technology revolution witnessed by the world in the mid of the 20th century. • Mobile services have become an everyday fact of life that has facilitated the ever-increasing social, commercial and technological needs. • The telecommunications industry is experiencing rapid growth on a global scale. Due to the extensive use of mobile phones, a question was raised of whether there are any implications on human health and environment. • This had led many telecom organizations to adopt environmental management systems to ensure proper & safe environmental performance.

  3. EGYPT Arab Republic of Egypt • Area : 1000 000 Km2 • Population : 71 millions • GSM Network : 2 operators • No. of Subscribers : 6 millions • Penetration rate : 8% Jul. 2004

  4. MobiNil’s Coverage • MobiNil covers 95% of the urban areas. • 297 cities and 42 main roads & highways (6700 km). • 13 switches & 1881 BTS’s. • Roaming with 253 operators in 113countries. • 3 million subscribers (market share 52%) . Feb 2004

  5. Italy 93 % Austria 84 % Finland 85 % UK 85 % Netherlands 75 % Portugal 95 % Norway 86 % Denmark 76 % Ireland 80 % Switzerland 76 % Spain 84 % Greece 88 % France 63 % Portugal 95 % Taiwan 106 % Turkey 38 % The percentage of Mobile Subscribers in some countries Q2 2004 • UAE 111.25% • Bahrain 33 % • Kuwait 73 % • Lebanon 21 % • Morocco 21 % Egypt 8 %

  6. 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 Expansion of Mobile Phone Service in Comparison with Fixed Lines No of Subscribers in Millions Year

  7. Ionizing Region Non - Ionizing Region Electromagnetic Spectrum Mobile Network 109 Hz 0 1016 1022 • X - Rays • Gamma Rays • Radio • TV • Police • Military • Aviation • GSM

  8. Environment Biosphere Nature, living creatures Surrounding in which an organization operates including air – water – land – natural resources - flora – fauna – humans and their interrelations. Surroundings extend from within the organization to the global system. Techno sphere Buildings, Roads, Services…. Socio sphere Traditions, Habits, Laws, …

  9. EMS Model Continual Improvement Environment policy Management Review • Planning • Environmental aspects • Legal & other requirements • Objectives & targets • Environmental management programs • Checking & corrective actions • Monitoring & measurement • Non-conformance, corrective and preventive actions • Records • EMS Audits • Implementation & operation • Structure & responsibility • Training ,awareness & competence • communication • EMS documentation • document control • operational control • emergency preparedness & response

  10. Environmental Policy Written document and singed by the organization’s head as a commitment to: • Environmental protection. • Pollution prevention and continual improvement, waste reduction, sustainable use of natural resources, wise use of energy. • Compliance with national & international laws wherever applicable. • Risk reduction for employees and neighboring communities. • Continuous support for environmental organizations. • Communicating the policy to the employees as well as the public.

  11. Project Main Elements (7 M’s) Measurement Man Method Money (Profit) Management Material Machine

  12. Communication, Training & Environment Shareholders Customers Customer = Quality X Service Cost Time Employee: Train, Equip, Trust (maximize) Communication (maximize) Health risk (minimize) Shareholder: Profit, Communication (maximize) Community: Environment Impact (minimize) Business Stakeholders Community Employees

  13. Egyptian Regulations • Two Protocols were issued to regulate the installation of micro and macro sites, approved by 3 ministries : • - Communication & Information Technology • - Environment • - Health

  14. The Government Auditing • The Ministry of Communication (NTRA&NTI) is conducting regular checks on the network sites to assure conformity to the issued regulations. Macro Protocol Issued on August 13, 2000 Micro Protocol Issued on November 15, 2001 • Distance between the antenna and humans must not be less than 0.5 meters. • Antennas cannot be mounted at heights less than 2.5 meters. • Distance between antenna and the human beings not less than 6 meters (main beam), 2 meters (the sides & behind antenna). • Maximum allowed power density is 0.4 mw/cm2.

  15. GSM Service Quality Measures applied in Egypt Criteria Quality Standard • Coverage. 85% of populated areas. • Blocked calls. Less than 2%. • (during busy hours). • Dropped calls. Less than 2%. • (during busy hours). • Quality of voice. Not less than 2.8 for 90% of calls (scale from 1-5).

  16. A Precautionary Approach • Abiding by all international and national recommendations issued in this regard. • Children should be made aware of the proper use of mobiles and babies should not put the handsets antennas in their mouths. • Pregnant ladies should economize on the use of mobiles. • The public should not near the base station antennas within 6 meters in front of the antenna and 2 meters behind it and on both sides . • Mobile phones can affect the functionality of some precise electronic equipment (EMC), therefore they must be switched off in the following cases: • On board airplanes. • In Intensive Care Units. • People using cardiac pacemakers.

  17. Water Pollution • Oil & Grease. • Chemicals. • Industrial waste.

  18. Soil Pollution • Oil & Grease. • Fuel. • Chemicals. • Solid & liquid waste.

  19. Air Pollution • Smoke, Fumes & Exhaust. • Suspended particle matters. • Electromagnetic emissions.

  20. Other Sources of Pollution Visual Impact Light Pollution Noise pollution

  21. Environmental Programs Handled by MobiNil • Using Micro & Pico cells. • Using Pylons instead of masts for antennas if applicable. • Using automatic fire fighting system in remote sites. • Using solar system as power supply instead of generators for remote sites. • Using hard paper scratch cards instead of plastic cards. • Recalling expired batteries of subscribers handsets. • Improving visual impact by using artificial tree antennas.

  22. Why go for ISO 14001? • 1-Internal reasons • You want to make best use of resources. • You want to reduce risks. • You want to reduce costs. • 2-External reasons: • ISO 14000 certification is market driven & will become a business necessity. • You want to stay on the approved vendors lists (preferred vendors). • You want to stay internationally competitive. • You want to have a good company image.

  23. THANK YOU MobiNil, Working Together For Better Environment.

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