Partner with purpose: How sustainability drives business success

News, blog articles and discussion papers · Feb 9, 2026

Align with North America's most sustainable telecom and turn social purpose into competitive advantage

Your customers care about sustainability and social impact – and they're voting with their wallets. Over 70% of Canadian consumers

will pay more for sustainable products and services

, while globally,

more than 71% consider social factors

before making purchasing decisions.

This creates an opportunity: by partnering with TELUS, you're not just accessing Canada's most awarded network – you're aligning with recognized sustainability leadership that helps you differentiate, win RFPs and attract values-driven customers.

What TELUS Partner Solutions delivers

Network excellence

Sustainability leadership

The combination matters: Your customers get world-class connectivity backed by measurable social and environmental impact.

How sustainability leadership helps you win

Differentiate in competitive markets

When partners compete for the same customers, TELUS' sustainability credentials become your competitive edge. You can tell prospects that choosing your services means supporting:

Canada's most sustainable telecommunications network
Concrete environmental initiatives
(7,400 tonnes of GHG emissions reduced through PureFibre transformation)
Meaningful community investment
($1.8 billion since 2000)

Meet corporate ESG requirements

Many organizations now require suppliers to demonstrate sustainability commitments. Partnering with TELUS helps you:

Align with recognized environmental leadership
Meet procurement sustainability criteria
Support your own ESG reporting and goals

Attract values-driven customers

Sustainability-conscious customers actively seek providers who share their values. TELUS' recognition as North America's most sustainable telecom gives you a compelling story to tell.

TELUS' sustainability achievements: Your proof points

When you partner with TELUS,

these become your differentiators

Environmental leadership

56% reduction in GHG emissions since 2010
100% electricity from renewable or non-emitting sources by 2025
15 million devices diverted from landfills
50% reduction in energy intensity since 2019
25 millionth tree planted in 2025

PureFibre transformation

TELUS'

transition from copper to PureFibre technology

delivers both performance and sustainability. Since 2018:

7,400 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions reduced
3,600 tonnes of copper recycled
Resilient, energy-efficient networks deployed in 14 key regions
85% more energy efficient than traditional networks

Innovation that serves communities and the planet

TELUS partners access cutting-edge solutions that deliver both business value and environmental impact. We actively seek partnerships with companies that share our commitment to sustainability and social purpose – creating a network of like-minded organizations driving positive change together.

Wildfire prevention through IoT

Dryad Networks, a global leader in ultra-early wildfire detection,

chose TELUS IoT connectivity to power their forest-saving technology

. By detecting wildfires in their earliest stages, Dryad's sensors – connected through TELUS' reliable network – help protect forests, communities and lives while reducing catastrophic environmental damage.

"TELUS' network reliability and commitment to environmental stewardship made them the ideal partner for our mission to detect and prevent wildfires before they spread."

This is the kind of innovation your customers want to support – and you can offer it.

Smart city technologies

From traffic management to energy optimization, TELUS-powered IoT solutions help cities reduce emissions and improve quality of life.

Sustainable connectivity options

Offer your customers choices that align with their values:

Certified pre-owned devices
Carbon-neutral shipping options
Energy-efficient network infrastructure

Social purpose that resonates with customers

TELUS' commitment extends beyond environmental sustainability to meaningful community impact – creating additional differentiation for partners.

Digital inclusion: Connecting underserved communities

Through Connecting for Good programs

, TELUS is bridging digital divides:

Internet for Good: 69,000+ households connected to affordable high-speed internet
Mobility for Good: 66,800+ youth leaving foster care, seniors and at-risk individuals now have smartphones and data plans
TELUS Wise: 871,000+ individuals reached with digital literacy training since 2013

Rural and Indigenous connectivity

Through public-private partnerships

, 504 rural communities and 577 Indigenous lands have been enabled with

TELUS' advanced broadband connectivity

. This expansion creates market opportunities for partners while serving underserved communities.

Healthcare innovation

TELUS' Health for Good

program has supported 250,000+ patient visits through mobile clinics, demonstrating how connectivity enables better healthcare access.

Community investment

TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

have supported more than 9,000 charitable programs through Community Boards, granting over $6 million annually for over two decades.

What this means for your business

Strengthen customer relationships

Customers increasingly choose providers whose values align with their own. TELUS' social purpose leadership gives you a compelling story that builds loyalty and trust.

Enhance brand reputation

Aligning with North America's most sustainable telecom elevates your brand positioning and demonstrates commitment beyond profit.

Access co-marketing opportunities

Leverage TELUS' sustainability achievements in your marketing:

Use TIME Magazine recognition in proposals
Highlight environmental impact in customer communications
Showcase community investment in corporate materials

Drive sustainable growth

Social purpose isn't just good ethics – it's good business. TELUS' approach demonstrates how purpose and profitability work together.

The TELUS commitment: Social capitalism in action

At TELUS, social capitalism isn't a side project – it's central to everything we do. As our President and CEO Darren Entwistle puts it: "At TELUS, social capitalism is not supplemental to our strategy, but rather the central thesis of what we do, why we do it and what we stand for as a culture."

What social capitalism means for partners:

Alignment with a company committed to community impact
Access to a network built with sustainability in mind
Partnership with an organization that values purpose alongside profit

TELUS' social purpose creates impact through:

Community investment and support
Digital inclusion and connectivity
Environmental stewardship and innovation

This three-pillar approach has generated remarkable results:

2.4 million days of volunteering by team members (cumulative)
200,000 school supply-filled backpacks donated through Kits for Kids
$1.8 billion contributed to communities since 2000

Tailored solutions for diverse partner needs

TELUS Partner Solutions offers scalable solutions that fit your business model:

For service providers: Leverage our network to expand your reach while offering customers sustainability-backed connectivity
For resellers: Access innovative solutions and sustainability credentials that differentiate your portfolio
For enterprises: Tailor our services to fit your industry needs while meeting corporate ESG requirements