Did you know Shields boasts an impressive <1% average return rate across all the renewed network equipment we trade? Compared with higher failure rates on the same equipment bought brand new, that’s quite a difference… But we understand that buying renewed...
Environmental, Social & Governance
How consumer demands are turning telecoms equipment purchasing greener
Organisations from all industries are facing ever louder calls to get greener. Things are indeed changing in the landscape of telecoms equipment purchasing, and it’s not just directives like the CSRD or the 20% reused rule that are behind the shift. Nor are the...
The Future of Sustainability in Telecoms: where is the industry really headed?
Is the telecoms industry really getting more sustainable or is this just a big bubble that’s set to burst? On this page, Shields CEO Daniel Jones looks at the evolution of telecoms networks and summarises where he thinks the industry is headed next. If you’re looking...
Making Strides Towards Sustainability: Our Journey with SBTi
How we’re progressing on ESG, and what we’re doing to help networks achieve their own SBTi targets At Shields in 2020, we set ourselves the target of reducing our Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 42% in a decade. It was a big ask – here’s how we’re getting on,...
What are the telecoms CSRD requirements, when are they kicking in, and what must networks do to comply?
What does the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mean for the telecoms industry? Looking for clarity about telecoms CSRD requirements for networks? You’re in the right place. The telecoms industry has come a long way in recent years, connecting...
Unlocking millions: how to streamline asset management (and transform your network’s obsolete assets into unrestrained revenues)
How Shields has saved networks $600 million and generated them a previously untapped $300 million so far… Whether you’re managing network equipment for a city, country, continent or the entire globe, it’s an intricate landscape out there and navigating it is a...
How to Master Today’s Telecom Supply Chain: Empowering Networks for Success
Networks are facing major challenges when it comes to maintaining inventories and managing equipment stock. The semiconductor shortage and the Covid pandemic proved no-one knows what’s around the corner, and if your network wasn’t keen on the long-drawn-out lead times...
Silent screams: the unseen impact of telecoms manufacturing on wildlife conservation
On International Wildlife Conservation Day, we take a look at the hard truth about telecoms manufacturing and its impact on the planet – and show you how your network can keep doing everything it needs to, without contributing to the problem. In the pursuit of...
Building a Sustainable Future: The Circular Economy, ESG, Recycling and Telecoms
Find out how Shields' ESG strategies and MarketPlace software are driving efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in the telecoms industry. Telecommunications companies are aware of the crucial role they play in connecting people and businesses worldwide....
The Importance of ESG Considerations in Business
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have gained significant importance in the world of business. Read on to find out more about their importance and how Shields can support your ESG strategies. ESG strategies are attracting considerable...