Circular economy, tangible impact
Our circular economy initiatives create measurable benefits for the environment, our customers, our partners, and our company. Here’s how they make a difference.
Reducing our carbon footprint
Circular practices play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 10% to 15% of our already identified decarbonization efforts.
Creating inclusive jobs
In France, our partnership with the social enterprise Les Ateliers du Bocage creates one employment opportunity for every 25,000 recycled mobile phones.
Driving economic development in Africa
Our Master Repairer program transforms the lives of hundreds of young people in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, and Egypt, giving them valuable mobile repair skills. Our collection centers in Africa have recycled the equivalent of 2 million phones
Operational savings
Using refurbished network equipment saves up to 67% compared to buying new, while extending the life of the equipment.
Enhancing customer satisfaction
Our RE program meets strong customer demand: 78% of our customers want easily repairable phones, according to our 2023 internal study conducted by Orange France. This trend shows that durability and repairability are key buying factors.
Promoting equipment returns
We make it easy for customers with simple solutions, like in-store drop-off with guaranteed data erasure and pre-paid shipping labels in France. In Africa, our collection workshops in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire have recycled the equivalent of more than 2 million phones while creating inclusive jobs.
OSCAR program: circular economy for infrastructure
