Maxis Strengthens Sustainability Commitment In Observance Of World Environment Day
In a statement today, Maxis highlighted its focus on incorporating environmental benefits into its network and operations, while also empowering consumers with greater access to green energy solutions.
It said that with a customer base of 10.4 million subscribers and 780,000 connected homes, the company is well-positioned to drive greater access to green energy across Peninsular Malaysia through its Maxis Home Solar solution.
'By offering robust customer support with a low upfront payment, Maxis empowers people to lower their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future while benefiting from reduced electricity costs,' the statement read.
Guided by ISO 14001 standards, Maxis implements annual reduction strategies to optimise energy use and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Since 2023, the company has also begun integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into its field operations to support cleaner energy consumption and reduce its carbon footprint.
Maxis has also expanded its use of solar energy by installing EV charging stations at seven Technical Operations Centres (TOCS) and implementing off-grid solar systems at rural base stations nationwide to reduce reliance on diesel generators.
'Additionally, Maxis has improved energy efficiency at its base stations and TOCs by replacing old equipment and systems with updated ones.
'With the implementation of Centralised Self-Organising Network technology, unused equipment can be powered down, while high-efficiency rectifiers can reduce power loss and heat,' said Patrick Er, director of Maxis Green Solutions and Maxis' chief people and transformation officer in the statement.
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