Tag: Virgin Media O2

Virgin Media O2 commits £3 million to support local tech reuse networks across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Around 460 million* unused digital devices are sitting in UK homes and businesses, while 1.5 million people across the UK do not have access to a smartphone, tablet or laptop, according to a new study commissioned by Virgin Media O2. It is estimated that, of the unused devices, almost six in ten – equivalent to around 267 million** phones, tablets and laptops – are still suitable for reuse or repair.   The findings suggest the UK already has the technology needed to help people who can’t afford digital devices to get…

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Over half a million people connected with free O2 mobile data through the National Databank as Virgin Media O2 renews partnership with Good Things Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

More than 550,000 people experiencing financial difficulties have been able to get online over the past five years with free O2 mobile data thanks to the pioneering National Databank, founded by Virgin Media O2 and charity Good Things Foundation.  The milestone coincides with the fifth anniversary of the National Databank, which is like a foodbank for mobile data, providing free O2 data to people who need it, and comes as the organisations renew their partnership to tackle data poverty.  Good Things Foundation has become Virgin Media O2’s strategic partner to…

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Virgin Media O2 showcases tech recycling and reuse at its flagship O2 store at Westfield Stratford City

Stuart Mitchell

Virgin Media O2 is helping shoppers to better understand technology recycling and reuse as part of a trial at its experiential flagship O2 store in Westfield Stratford City.  The company is piloting the ‘O2 Tech Refab Lab’ as one of the store’s interactive discovery zones, where customers can learn how devices can be given a second life so they don’t go to waste.  Created in collaboration with the O2 Stores team, the zone helps consumers become more aware of the sustainable options available when replacing, recycling or rehoming their unwanted tech, helping to keep devices and…

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Virgin Media O2 to fund UK nature recovery through advertising spend

Stuart Mitchell

Virgin Media O2 is committing to invest in nature recovery programmes across the UK after joining the Media In Service of Nature movement. The operator has become a strategic partner of the initiative, which encourages the media industry to put a minimum of 0.1% of their marketing and campaign spend towards projects which build climate resilience. Media In Service of Nature launched on World Environment Day (5 June) last year by Ecologi, giffgaff and MG OMD, and aims to raise £200 million from the media industry to support UK-based nature…

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Virgin Media O2 unveils long-term plan to cut emissions and build a more climate-resilient business

Stuart Mitchell

Virgin Media O2 is setting out how it will reduce its environmental impact and become more resilient to the climate crisis as part of its new Green Transition Plan.   The comprehensive plan highlights the actions the operator is taking to achieve net zero carbon emissions, build and operate climate-resilient networks and extend the life of technology.   It underpins the ‘Climate’ and ‘Circularity’ focus areas of Virgin Media O2’s new ESG strategy, the Responsible Business Plan, where the company is taking greater ownership over the full lifecycle of its operations — from how its network is built and run, to the impact its products and services may have on people and…

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