Deutsche Telekom recognizes packaging waste as a major ecological problem and is committed to reducing packaging waste wherever possible. Sustainable packaging does not only guide the way we are packaging our own T-branded products but influences our sourcing as well. Sustainable packaging is added as one of the key criteria for our procurement process. Our panel of industry experts share perspective and experiences about how they are working with their suppliers/partners to ensure that we achieve our net-zero goals.


Tony is passionate about sustainability, and the critical role of digitalization in helping resolve many challenges faced by humanity and the planet. Collaboration is a key to recognizing opportunity and dealing with risk. Tony has worked in the current global role for 6 years overseeing ESG reporting, stakeholder engagement and enablement, and social impact programs . He has worked at Nokia for 27 years in different roles. 

Anthony (Tony) D'Arcy 2023

Anthony (Tony) D'Arcy

Pastora Valero is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy of Cisco's Europe,  Middle  East,  Africa  (EMEA). She  oversees  government  affairs  activities  in  the  region and is responsible for advancing Cisco's technology and communications  policy  agenda  with European institutions and governments.

Pastora Valero 2023

Pastora Valero 

Senior Vice President Government Affairs EMEA 

In her current role, Saima Ansari is responsible for ensuring that Deutsche Telekom's technology vendors work together to significantly reduce the energy consumption in DT's networks and create a much more sustainable E2E production model. In addition, she is leading “Green Future Networks” project at NGMN Alliance addressing the environmental sustainability challenges in telco industry.

Saima Ansari 2023

Saima Ansari

Senior Partner Manager, Deutsche Telekom AG

Jenny is Sustainability Director for Design and Materials at Ericsson with responsibility for supply chain climate action and circular economy. 
She is an experienced Environmental Expert with a demonstrated history of working with Sustainable Development in the information technology industry. Skilled in Sustainable Development, Strategies, ISO 14001, CSR, Environmental Issues and Reporting.

Jenny Sandahl 2023

Jenny Sandahl

Sustainability Director for Design and Materials, Ericsson

Saima Ansari

Sessions where Saima Ansari takes part

Sustainable Supply Chain