Building cleaner, smarter, and more efficient connectivity for Canadian communities

As Canada continues to expand its digital infrastructure, the environmental impact of network technologies is becoming increasingly important to communities, governments, and industry partners. At PomeGran, sustainability is central to our mission. Our investments in fibre to the premises networks are not only about delivering faster, more reliable connectivity, they also create long term environmental benefits that support a cleaner and more resilient future for rural and urban communities.

Fibre’s Lower Operational Energy Use Makes a Measurable Difference
Fibre is highly efficient at transmitting data because light travels through glass strands with very little loss, which reduces the need for powered equipment. Legacy copper and coaxial systems often require more repeaters, amplifiers, and other active components, which use more electricity. Studies show that fibre networks can use 60 to 75 percent less energy than copper based vectoring systems and 70 to 85 percent less energy than coax based systems, depending on the technology and network architecture. Some operators see reductions of up to 80 percent in electricity use when they retire older copper based equipment.

A Smaller Carbon Footprint Across the Network Lifecycle
Fibre infrastructure offers environmental advantages not only during operation but across its entire lifecycle. Fibre cables, which are primarily made from silica, an abundant material, have a lower carbon production footprint compared to copper, which requires energy intensive mining and processing. Because fibre lasts longer, resists corrosion, and requires fewer replacements, it reduces materials usage and lowers maintenance related emissions over time.

Cleaner Networks, Cleaner Communities
The environmental value of fibre extends beyond the infrastructure itself. By enabling high speed, reliable broadband, fibre supports behaviours that can reduce emissions, including remote work, virtual healthcare, and online learning. The transition away from older network technologies helps reduce carbon emissions by making these lower carbon activities easier and more accessible. For rural and remote regions, this creates new economic opportunities. Reliable connectivity allows businesses to operate more efficiently, students to access remote education, and households to reduce time spent travelling for services, which collectively lowers environmental impact.

Supporting ESG Through Smart Infrastructure
PomeGran’s ESG commitment includes reducing our environmental impact, investing in long term community infrastructure, and enabling sustainable digital growth. Our fibre network deployments support this commitment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering energy consumption, and building infrastructure that will last for decades. These benefits align with our broader initiatives, including the PomeGran Legacy Forest, our Women in STEM program, and partnerships with local and Indigenous communities focused on long term sustainability.

Fibre as a Path to a Lower Carbon Digital Future
Modern connectivity is essential for economic growth, education, healthcare, and community well being, and it must also be sustainable. Fibre networks deliver the performance Canada needs while offering clear environmental advantages. As we continue expanding PomeGran’s fibre footprint, we are building more than faster internet. We are supporting a cleaner, more energy efficient digital future for the communities we serve.