As broadband technology continues to advance, the energy consumption of broadband communication equipment has become a critical concern. The European Commission has introduced the Broadband Communication Equipment Code of Conduct (CoC) to maximize energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of broadband equipment.
This initiative aims to limit the maximum electricity consumption of broadband devices across Europe, potentially saving up to 25 TWh per year, equivalent to 5.5 million tons of oil and around €7.5 billion in energy costs. This is 25% more than the full electricity consumption of Iceland in 2023.
At Genexis, we recognize the importance of sustainable innovation and have proudly signed the Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption for Broadband Equipment in January 2023.
However, we don’t stop at compliance, why should we?
We proactively strive to optimize power consumption, ensuring that our products lead the way in energy efficiency. By continuously optimizing our designs and investing in efficient technologies, we minimize the environmental footprint while delivering high-quality, future-proof solutions to the people. One notable example from 2024 is the sourcing of a new CATV module with a significant 12% reduction in power consumption, contributing to lowering GHG emissions.
Olivier van Duuren, Sustainability Officer at Genexis, emphasizes our commitment:
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Genexis. Together with suppliers we always design broadband equipment with the lowest power consumption possible so that we not only comply with the CoC allowance targets but also set a new benchmark for the industry. Our goal is to create an accessible digital infrastructure for future generations.”
By choosing Genexis, network operators and service providers contribute to a more sustainable future, assuring that high-speed connectivity does not come at the cost of excessive energy consumption. Together, we are shaping a greener, sustainable and more energy-efficient broadband industry.
