Green Gamma

Gamma Telecom - the greenest carrier in the UK..

As one of the UK's largest providers of voice services and applications, Gamma recognises the need to set an example to the industry. We take our responsibilities very seriously and are totally committed to being not just the most efficient low cost operator, but also the greenest.

That's why we've taken a multi pronged approach to being green; we've implemented solutions that enable users of our products and services to reduce their carbon footprint through our GreenMinutes product, we've applied 'green' practices to everything we do as a company and we ensure that we are supporting Green third parties such as the Woodland Trust and Catlin Arctic Survey.

1. GreenMinutes

We made a commitment to reducing carbon footprint across our network back in 2006 through investment in the efficiency of our network and assets. Now we are the first UK operator to have a net zero carbon footprint for all calls that are carried across our network, giving our channel partners a 'green minutes' differentiator when selling to their customers. Follow the link to learn more about Gamma's GreenMinutes.

2. Green policies

As a company we have also been reducing our carbon footprint through our internal procedures and practices which include:

• Substantial use of web conferencing. Our product launches, for example, typically attract over 100+ Channel Partners and by using web conferencing we are able to deliver our proposition in one hit, thus avoiding a significant amount of travel for both our staff and our customers.
• Significant use of audio conferencing. Gamma staff use 1,750,000 minutes a year on audio conferencing alone, saving 80,000 miles of travel per year.
• Use of recycled paper on all printed collateral and stationery.
• Waste recycling points across all sites.
• An electronic Invoicing policy introduced in January 2008 has meant that we no longer produce paper invoices for our customers; instead invoices are available online only, through the Gamma Portal, making a saving over 5000 printed pages a month.

3. Supporting Green third parties

At Gamma we ensure that we are supporting organisations that pursue our planets environmental wellbeing. These include:

The Woodland Trust
We have adopted The Woodland Trust as the official charity of Gamma Telecom, which aims to prevent the loss of ancient woodland and to increase new native woodland.

Catlin Arctic Survey
Gamma is supporting the Catlin Artic Survey by donating Communicator, its Mitel-based Managed IP Telephony solution, together with its Assured IP services to the Catlin Arctic Survey UK Operations Centre. The Catlin Arctic Survey combines a pioneering feat of human endurance with scientific discovery by providing an accurate mapping the Arctic Ocean's sea ice cover. Read more about how Communicator and IP Assured Services is helping the Catlin Arctic Survey team stay connected.