Sprint Takes Commanding Green Power Lead Among Wireless Carriers
Sprint outpaces all wireless competitors environmentally. They stand alone among carriers. No other wireless company made EPA’s prestigious top 50 Green Power Partners list. Sprint’s massive wind power investments drive this success. These investments propelled them to 19th place on EPA’s Fortune 500® green power rankings. Their commitment sets them apart in the industry.
Sprint and their Ambitious Climate Goals Drive Renewable Push
We are proud to again be the only wireless communications company named on the EPA’s Green Power Partners list,” says Gene Agee. He leads as Sprint Vice President of Procurement & Real Estate. Furthermore, he emphasizes their ambitious targets. “Our long-term goal, which we announced in 2008, is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent and increase our use of renewable energy to 10 percent by 2017.” Sprint set these goals years ago. Now they actively work toward these environmental benchmarks.
Sprint refuses to rest on its laurels. The company has made substantial progress toward its targets. Now Sprint actively explores new opportunities. They seek to further reduce non-renewable resource consumption. Their goal? Shrink their overall carbon footprint. This forward-thinking approach puts Sprint ahead of competitors. They lead sustainability efforts in the telecommunications sector.
Sprint Diversifies Green Power Portfolio Operations
Sprint also leads the U.S. telecommunications industry in actual renewable energy use. So strategically incorporating a diverse mix of alternative energy solutions. That’s essentially including wind, solar, hydrogen fuel cells, and also geothermal power. This is essentially and completely across its entire business operations.
Most impressively, wind power now provides more than 90 percent of the total electric energy needs. That’s for Sprint’s sprawling headquarters campus in Overland Park, Kansas. This massive wind power purchase prevented approximately 87,519 metric tons of CO2 equivalents in 2009 alone. So that’s the equivalent to removing 15,181 passenger vehicles from the road for an entire year.
Therefore, Sprint’s renewable energy initiative saves the equivalent of:
- Consuming 184,642 fewer barrels of oil annually
- The electricity typically used to power 9,685 households each year
EPA Recognition Highlights Environmental Leadership
The EPA’s Green Power Partners list specifically recognizes organizations using substantial renewable electricity. Essentially to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and protect public health. The agency defines “green power” as electricity generated from renewable resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass, and low-impact hydropower.
According to the EPA, green power purchases play a crucial role. Essentially in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants that threaten Americans’ health. Additionally, these commitments help accelerate growth in the nation’s voluntary green power market, creating positive ripple effects throughout the renewable energy sector.
Sustainability Efforts Earn Multiple Accolades
Sprint’s environmental leadership consistently receives recognition across multiple prestigious rankings. For the second consecutive year, Sprint ranked highest among all U.S. telecom companies on Newsweek’s 2010 Rankings of America’s Greenest Companies, jumping to an impressive No. 6 position overall, up from No. 15 in 2009.
Furthermore, the company achieved the highest ranking among wireless carriers on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s “Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index,” further cementing its position as the telecommunications industry’s environmental frontrunner.
Consumer Choice Drives Market Transformation
For environmentally conscious consumers, Sprint’s leadership presents a compelling reason to consider carrier choices through a sustainability lens. While price and coverage typically dominate switching decisions, the dramatic difference in environmental commitment between Sprint and its competitors offers another important factor for consideration.
Every consumer choice ultimately sends market signals, and supporting companies with genuine climate commitments helps drive industry-wide transformation. Sprint’s willingness to invest significantly in renewable energy demonstrates how major corporations can successfully balance profitability with environmental responsibility.
Finally, as more consumers prioritize sustainability in their purchasing decisions, Sprint’s helping them. For this early leadership most certainly positions the company advantageously for the future. Most importantly in the green economy. Meanwhile, competing carriers face growing pressure to match Sprint’s environmental commitments or risk losing eco-conscious customers.
