BE SMARTEREmbrace the potentials of the digital worldin service of the Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, the UN adopted its sustainable developmentblueprint to be implement by 2030. These 17 goals and169 targets determine the main direction towards resolvingthe most urgent problems posing a threat to humanity andthe planet.

Magyar Telekom elaborated its Sustainability Strategyencompassing the period from 2016 through 2020 alongthese SDGs.

SuSTAinABlE dEvElopMEnTgoAlS (Sdg)

SuSTAinABiliTy STRATEgy 2016–2020of MAgyAR TElEkoM gRoup

Realityin Hungary

Internationaltrends & policies

SRI andother stakeholderdemandsResults of theSustainabilityStrategy 2011–2015EU 2020climate goalsSustainable

DevelopmentGoals (SDGs)

cliMATE pRoTEcTionPush Magyar Telekom Croups’ actual CO

2

emission below 100,000 tonsGenerate revenue from climate protection

EducATion1 Million digitally educated peoplein Hungary

digiTAlly EnABlEdSuSTAinABiliTyAwareness about Magyar Telekom, as asustainable company should reach 50%

divERSiTyBecome an inclusive and safe

workplace for all

coREBuSinESS

Sdg 9 – induSTRy, innovATion And infRASTRucTuREBuild resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrializationand foster innovation

9.1Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilientinfrastructure.

9.4 By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industriesto make them sustainable, with increasedresource-use efficiency and greater adoption ofclean and environmentally sound technologies andindustrial processes.

9.5Enhance scientific research, upgrade thetechnological capabilities of industrial sectors inall countries

In June, 2019, based on their measurements, theindependent tech-consultant firm P3 rankedMagyar Telekom’s overall mobile networkperformance as first for the fourth time amongHungary’s mobile providers in terms of voiceand data services.

Magyar Telekom launched Hungary’s firststandard 5G test station at Zalaegerszeg.

Magyar Telekom delivered 1 million gigabitconnections in 2019, which is more than everbefore.

The digital welfare basic package provideshigh-quality internet access to those beginnerusers of the net who have not subscribed to mobileor fixed-line internet, so far, (mainly) for financialreasons. Where fixed-line internet networks arenot yet in place, users can subscribe to so-called”SZIP” mobile internet tariff packages in the framework of the Super fast Internet Program.

13.1Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity toclimate-related hazards and natural disasters in allcountries.

13.3Improve education, awareness-raising and humanand institutional capacity on climate changemitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and earlywarning.

Magyar Telekom Group has conducted carbon-neutral operations in the past 5 years. Bylaunching its first service running 100% onenergy from renewable sources, under the nameof ExtraNet Green 1 GB, the company enablesresidental and business customers to takeaction for climate protection.

Our company is dedicated to the Science BasedTargets initiative (SBTi) and has committed anemmision decrease to be achieved by 2030.

In 2019, 23.3% of our fleet consisted of hybrid andelectric cars.

In 2019 new solar power plants were installed andmore to come.

Since the launch of the strategy, we have neutralized400 000 tons of CO

2 emission.

Sdg 13 – cliMATE AcTionTake urgent action to combat climate changeand its impacts

7.2By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewableenergy in the global energy mix.

7.3By 2030, double the global rate of improvement inenergy efficiency.

Magyar Telekom provides 100% of its Hungariansubsidiaries’ electric power from renewing energysources.

We were the first in Hungary to launch a commu-nitysolar panel project, in the framework of which100 colleagues can rent solar panels from us eachyear. In 2019, the solar panel system generated33.3 MWh clean energy from a renewing source.

We measure our energy efficiency through 3indicators: the energy efficiency of data transmis-sion, the fuel consumption of vehicles and energyconsumption per revenue. In terms of all threeindicators, our energy-intensity concinuouslydecreases.

Choosing the Greeen1GB data extension option,in 2019, 80 000 of our customers contributed tothe production of renewing energy.

Sdg 7 – AffoRdABlE And clEAn EnERgyEnsure access to affordables, reliable, sustainableand modern energy

4.3By 2030, ensure equal access for all women andmen to affordable and quality technical, vocationaland tertiary education.

4.5By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in educationand ensure equal access to all levels of educationand vocational training for the vulnerable.

4.7By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledgeand skills needed to promote sustainabledevelopment.

Our child protection website informes childrenand their parents about the inherent threats ofusing digital interfaces by providing verified conten,advice and education.

Since the launch of our Strategy in 2016, morethan 1 000 000 people have become more con-scious, responsible, informed and digital due toour mindset changing efforts.

At our Girls’ day event, girls studying in high-schools were invited to meet women who havealready built successful careers in the areas ofresearch or engineering.

As part of our Become a member of GenerationNOW! Program high-school students hold digitaleducation classes for members of pensioner com-munities to demonstrate the use of smart devicesand online services to experience the limitlessopportunities of the digital world.

Sdg 4 – quAliTy EducATionEnsure inclusive and equitable quality educationand promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

12.5By 2030, substantially reduce waste generationthrough prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.

12.6Encourage companies, especially large and transnationalcompanies, to adopt sustainable practicesand to integrate sustainability information into theirreporting cycle.

12.8By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have therelevant information and awareness for sustainabledevelopment and lifestyles in harmony with nature.

Our annual Sustainability day festival confe-rence has been attended by a total of 30 000visitors since its launch in 2016.

The hello holnap!sustainability con-sciousness mobile appexceeded 25 000 down-loads, since the launch ofthe strategy in 2016, usersdonated more than huf 8 million using this platform to NGOs working for a sustainable future.

In 2019, vendors representing 56% of our totalpurchase volumes held valid sustainabilitycertifications thanks to our sustainablesupply chain management process.

We have made sure that our product developmentprocesses take into account sustainability aspects,so we achieved by 2019 that 36% of our salescome from products and services promotingsustainability.

In 2019, we recycled 57% of our non-municipalwaste, and by 2030, we shall decrease ourwaste by 30%.

Sdg 12 – RESponSiBlE conSuMpTionAnd pRoducTonEnsure sustainable consumption and production patterns

5.1End all forms of discrimination against all womenand girls everywhere.

5.2Eliminate all forms of violence against all womenand girls in the public and private spheres.

5.4Recognize and value unpaid care and domesticwork through the provision of public services,infrastructure and social protection policies and thepromotion of shared responsibility within the householdand the family as nationally appropriate.

5.5Ensure women’s full and effective participation andequal opportunities for leadership at all levels ofdecision-making in political, economic and publiclife.

We were the first Hungarian major corporationto create its very own, local environment-basedunconscious bias course to raise awareness on fighting discrimination and make it publicly available.

Our carework support program aims to reducethe threats of possible career backlash for women,who often still carry the majority of emotional labor.

In Magyar Telekom Plc.’s senior management,the ratio of women was 28% in 2019.

Our human rights course, mandatory for employees, have been completed by more than 10 000 people.

Sdg 5 – gEndER EquAliTyAchieve gender equality and empowerall women and girls

8.5By 2030, achieve full and productive employmentand decent work for all women and men, includingfor young people and persons with disabilities, andequal pay for work of equal value.

8.6By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion ofyouth not in employment, education or training.

We apply a scaled wage structure transparent forevery employee and continuous monitoring toavoid any potential unjustified wage differences.The average wage difference is 7%(the average in hungary is 14%, in the eu it is 16%).

The group offers many youth new to the jobmarket their first workplace as part of an InternProgram developed for them.

10.2By 2030, empower and promote the social, economicand political inclusion of all, irrespective ofage, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion oreconomic or other status.

10.3Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

10.4Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalitiesof outcome, including by eliminating discriminatorylaws, policies and practices and promoting appropriatelegislation, policies and action in this regard.

11.6By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmentalimpact of cities, including by paying specialattention to air quality and municipal and otherwaste management.

Our diversity and equal opportunity conceptwas developed on the basis of an anonymousemployee surveys.

Our equal oportunity principles are laid down inthe Code of Human Rights and Social Principles.

Close to 30 smart solutions, developed byMagyar Telekom Group, run in 15 cities, includingenergy management systems, public WiFi solu-tions, community card systems, smart poles andsmart benches, e-ticket systems and e-car charg-ing stations.

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