Climate change is one of the most urgent global challenges. Ericsson continues its focus on energy use and environmental impact of technology as well as operations across the value chain to be a resilient company. Ericsson will continue to address rising requirements and stakeholder expectations on the Company, particularly regarding transparency around climate-related business impacts. Ericsson strives to minimize the negative environmental impact across its value chain. The Company’s circular economy approach encapsulates everything from design, manufacturing and the use phase through reuse, product take-back and end of life processes. Ericsson has continued to make significant investments to improve the energy performance of its portfolio.