Study Group 5 is responsible for studying ICT environmental aspects of electromagnetic phenomena and climate change.

Responsible for studies relating to protection of telecommunication networks and equipment from interference and lightning.

Also responsible for studies related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), to safety and to health effects connected with electromagnetic fields produced by telecommunication installations and devices, including cellular phones.

Responsible for studies on the existing copper network outside plant and related indoor installations.

Responsible for studies on methodologies for evaluating the ICT effects on climate change, publishing guidelines for using ICTs in an Eco-Friendly Way, and energy efficiency of the power feeding system.

Also responsible for studying design methodologies to reduce environmental effects such as recycling related to ICT facilities, equipments, etc.