Orange and La Poste partner to give a second life to network equipment used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
09 December 2024 - 8:00PM
Business Wire
- Approximately 90% of the Wi-Fi terminals and 78% of the
switches from the Olympic sites will be installed at La Poste's
locations in France beginning in 2025
- This extensive reuse plan is part of the legacy of Paris 2024,
aiming for more sustainable Games
- La Poste employees will benefit from enhanced connectivity with
refurbished cutting-edge equipment
Orange and La Poste announce the first innovative initiative to
extend the lifespan of network equipment used during the Paris 2024
Olympic and Paralympic Games. This collaboration aligns with the
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies of both companies,
aimed at minimising the environmental impact of digital technology.
It is also a key aspect of the Paris 2024 legacy, which focuses on
repurposing equipment for other sites and uses after the Olympic
Games.
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This collaboration aligns with the
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies of both companies,
aimed at minimising the environmental impact of digital technology
(Photo credit: Orange Business Services)
A large-scale, responsible approach Several thousand
Wi-Fi terminals and other advanced telecom equipment used at the
Olympic and Paralympic sites will be reused by La Poste at key
locations in Paris and other local communities. For instance, the
Maison de l’Innovation in Nantes, set to house over 800 IT
professionals from La Poste, will benefit from this next-generation
equipment. These devices have been used for only a short period of
time and have been thoroughly verified to ensure performance,
availability, and durability.
These modern devices will improve the network’s operational
efficiency for La Poste employees, providing better connectivity
and a high level of service both indoors and outdoors. The
integration of this equipment will also play a crucial role in
supporting digitalisation and new uses, facilitating smoother
operations of IT tools.
Shared ambitious commitments Orange and La Poste share a
common vision and are actively committed to adopting more
responsible and sustainable practices. The initiative to extend the
lifespan of telecom equipment has already been successfully
implemented on Orange infrastructure for La Poste. This latest
initiative demonstrates the commitment of both companies to
accelerate their CSR objectives and raise awareness within the
ecosystem to reduce carbon footprints and make informed
choices.
Orange and La Poste share the same net-zero carbon goal by 2040.
Both companies have established more responsible practices to
purchase circuits, particularly in IT environments. Orange offers
eco-designed products and second-hand network equipment to its
consumer and business customers. Meanwhile, La Poste, as a
mission-driven company, is committed to ethical, inclusive, and
economical digital practices. It has also adopted a responsible
digital policy aimed at optimising the use of natural and
non-renewable resources. This policy focuses on extending the
lifespan of its IT equipment through repair and reuse.
“In the face of scarce resources and the increasing
digitalisation of services, La Poste Group is committed to reducing
the environmental footprint of its tools and applications. The
reuse of network equipment deployed by Orange for the Olympic Games
is an opportunity that perfectly aligns with our desire to promote
responsible digital practices,” says Philippe Bajou, Secretary
General of the La Poste Group and President of La Poste Group
Immobilier.
“The Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been a unique opportunity to
showcase our technical expertise and a true demonstration of the
solutions offered to our business clients. I am proud that this
top-quality equipment finds a second life with La Poste. This
partnership illustrates our commitment to a sustainable and
connected future. At Orange Business, we are dedicated to helping
our clients and partners in their environmental transition and
reducing their carbon footprint,” adds Aliette Mousnier-Lompré,
CEO of Orange Business.
About Orange Orange is one of the world’s leading
telecommunications operators with revenues of 39.7 billion euros in
2023 and 128,000 employees worldwide at 30 September 2024,
including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total
customer base of 292 million customers worldwide at 30 September
2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed
broadband customers. These figures have been restated to account
for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following
the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries
(including non-consolidated countries).
Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and
telecommunication services to multinational companies under the
brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its
strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and
guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future"
capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership
in service quality.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA). For more
information on the internet and on your mobile: www.orange.com,
www.orange-business.com and the Orange News app or to follow us on
X: @orangegrouppr.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in
this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services
Limited.
About La Poste Group La Poste is a public limited
company, a subsidiary of the Caisse des Dépôts and the State. The
La Poste Group is organized into four branches: Mail and Parcel
Services, Public and Digital Services, Geopost, and La Banque
Postale, which, along with its subsidiary CNP Assurances, is the
11th largest bancassurer in the Eurozone. The La Poste Group
carries out four public service missions that shape its identity:
universal postal service, regional development, banking
accessibility, and the transport and distribution of the press.
Committed to its territorial presence, the La Poste Group relies on
its extensive network of human and digital proximity services, the
largest in France. This network consists of 37,300 service points,
including 17,700 contact points (post offices, municipal postal
agencies, merchant post relay points) and nearly 19,600 access
points for postal services (Pickup relays and lockers, Professional
Spaces). La Poste delivers over 15 billion items worldwide each
year (letters, advertising mail, and parcels), six days a week. In
2023, the group achieved a revenue of €34.1 billion, with 44%
coming from international operations, and employs 233,000 employees
in more than 60 countries across five continents, including over
179,000 in France. As part of its strategic plan "La Poste 2030,
committed to you," the public company aims for profitable and
responsible growth in France and internationally, relying on a
robust multi-activity model. A mission-driven company since 2021, a
leader in ecological transition and sustainable finance, the group
aims for "net zero emissions" by 2040.
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Press Contacts: Orange: Caroline Cellier;
caroline.cellier@orange.com Orange Business: Séverine Belhomme
Moisand; severine.belhommemoisand@orange.com La Poste:
service.presse@laposte.fr
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