stc and Ericsson Cooperate to Reduce e-waste in Saudi Arabia

As part a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore sustainable initiatives, stc and Ericsson partner to manage and dispose of stc’s obsolete equipment as part of the Ericsson Product TakeBack Program. The program aims at minimizing the potential environmental impact associated with the disposal of decommissioned end-oflife electrical equipment.

Maha Alnuhait, General Manager of the Sustainability Program at stc, commented: “As a leading digital enabler in the region, stc strives to create an immensely positive impact within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and align with Saudi Vision 2030. In line with the sustainable development goals of the country, we are proudly cooperating with Ericsson to dismantle the equipment that has reached end of life in the network and recycle the material with the highest industry standards. We are proud of our latest cooperation and are certain our efforts will bring great benefits to the country.”