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GSMA: Southeast Asia mobile emissions rise 20% due to poor renewable energy access

Malaysia Times desk Original: SoyaCincau 38m ago X
GSMA: Southeast Asia mobile emissions rise 20% due to poor renewable energy access
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GSMA reports Southeast Asian mobile network emissions rose 20 per cent due to limited renewable energy access despite surging connectivity demand.

From the original report

Mobile operators across Asia Pacific are struggling to meet their climate goals despite growing commitments, mainly due to difficulties in securing clean power.

According to the GSMA Mobile Net Zero Asia Pacific 2026 report launched at M360 ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, operational emissions in Southeast Asian markets including Malaysia have surged by about 20 per cent since 2019.

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Originally published
Sep 11, 2026
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Sep 11, 2026
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