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Power Consumption & Energy Efficiencies

Electricity usage and cooling refrigerants are the primary drivers of Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and are a key focus for reduction for JT within our 10-year Strategy. Power consumption and energy efficiencies cover everything we do, from our high-tech Data Centres, Fixed and Mobile Networks to our various office buildings across the Bailiwicks. We have reviewed our portfolio and set some very ambitious targets centred around increasing our use of renewable energy, replacing the gases in our cooling systems with lower emission options and enabling our customers to consume less power. Replacement of our core and mobile networks is a priority programme for JT. We expect to see an initial increase in our consumption/carbon emissions during the delivery phase of the network replacement, however, longer term benefits include greater power efficiency, the capability to use renewable energy sources, and inclusion of circular economy principles.

Use sustainably
sourced energy

Transition 100% of consumption in Guernsey to a Renewable Energy tariff by the end of 2023. This is 25% of JT’s CI consumption.

Transition 100% of consumption in Jersey to a Renewable Energy tariff by the end of 2027. This is almost 75% of JT’s CI consumption.

We are using a variety of methods to create an achievable pathway to reduction, including improving the supplier emissions data we collect and engaging with suppliers to share our sustainability goals.

As we replace obsolete power equipment, we consciously design more efficient solutions.

Having successfully completed the proof of concept to power a mobile RAN site in Sark from solar power, we shall be expanding the supply to include wind power. Longer term, we aim to roll these renewable energy solutions out across multiple sites where feasible.

Travel – to work and at work

Our cycle back to work scheme has had an excellent take up, and we continue to explore alternative modes of transport for our employees. Our programme for reducing and creating a more sustainable fleet is on track. In a post-covid environment it is imperative that we continue to focus on sustainable transport, as well as continuing to offer a work from home flexible option. JT recognise that to enable the Government of Jersey to deliver its Carbon Neutral strategy, it is necessary to collaborate with other organisations to identify areas for operational and environmental efficiencies, including how we utilise transportation for supplying goods and services to our local customer base.

Reduce carbon
impact from on Island business travel

Reduce JT’s overall fleet size by 30% by 2030 and replacing remaining vehicles with more sustainable modes of transport.

Since 2020, we have simplified the profile of our fleet, from 12 different vehicle types, to 6.

35% of JT's fleet is currently made up of Electric Vehicles, and we continue to assess the type of vehicles we use, and the most environmentally beneficial power sources, including both electricity and biofuel options.

JT strives to resolve as many incidents as possible using remote diagnostic tools to enhance the customer’s experience and avoid dispatching engineers unnecessarily. During 2022 there were 800 less van rolls to residential properties for fibre issues in comparison to the previous year. Our plans to reduce the physical size of our vehicles and consider pedal powered transport will provide further efficiencies.

Improve employee travel
to and from work

In 2022 we undertook the first focused employee commuter survey. This provides us with baseline data to analyse trends and identify focus areas for long term sustainable travel options.

Since its launch, 20% of JT employees have been granted a subsidy towards a bicycle, committing to at least 2 days a week commuting by bicycle. We will continue to promote this together with our bike servicing scheme.

In 2022 we also launched a discount scheme for EVie bikes, cars and vans, and are continuing to engage with local transport suppliers to offer discounted rates for employees.

Eliminate non-essential
business travel

We have improved our internal reporting to capture all types of journeys made by our employees, enabling us to better track travel-related emissions.

Through our Smart Ways of Working, we continue to enable our people to work flexibly and remotely and to only travel where there is an essential business need.

Our travel policy requires consideration of lower carbon alternatives to flying, and we continue to offset emissions from essential travel through the Durrell Rewild Carbon Scheme.

Circular Business Model

The importance and benefit of a circular business model is evident. It encourages consumers around the world to reuse, repair, recycle - but for habits to change, then businesses must allow and champion the change. The ethos is to keep waste to a minimum and by doing so, increasing the life cycle of the products we sell. That is why we offer all our devices over a three-year payment plan, which encourages our customers to keep their devices for longer than the status quo. Our commitment to a circular economy is far broader than this, as we’re also committed to a single-use plastic free future, supplier recycled packaging, and the erasing, refurbishing, redistributing or recycling of decommissioned equipment. As we develop our network and services, we are continuously looking at alternative business models that incorporate circular principles, including sourcing products designed for durability, maintenance and repair, and the sharing of these products amongst users, reducing the need to create more products.

Value Chain

Our value chain encompasses all our activities to bring our products and services from conception to end use and beyond, from raw materials, to the supply chain, right down to the disposal of packaging after use. At JT, further understanding and reducing environmental and social impacts created within our value chain is a core focus for 2023. Building on our Planet goals to help our stakeholders reduce their carbon footprints and ultimately our own supply chain emissions, we continue to engage with our suppliers to collaborate, share our climate ambitions, and improve on the quality of sustainability data that we collect from them. We recognise that impact in this area can only be achieved through strong collaboration.

Halve our supply chain
emissions
by 2030

We have reviewed our Scope 3 carbon footprint to identify our focus areas for emissions reduction within our supply chain.

We are using a variety of methods to create an achievable pathway to reduction, including improving the supplier emissions data we collect and engaging with suppliers to share our sustainability goals.

Wherever possible, we strive to consider sustainability within our buying choices, from selecting suppliers with a lower carbon footprint, to shifting to lower carbon alternative products or services where feasible.

Product design, marketing and innovation

When purchasing products, we consider the impacts of how they are used, from energy and waste efficiency, to their transportation, and disposal.

Our future plans include exploring ways we can provide more information to our customers on the sustainability impacts of our products, enabling them to make informed sustainable choices.

JT continue to work with industry peers and the Government of Jersey to identify areas of business model innovation, where we can work smarter by sharing resources, such as the local transportation of goods.