2. Nortel Confidential Information BUSINESS MADE SIMPLE Sustainability at Nortel Rick Dipper Corporate Responsibility September 9, 2008

3. Nortel’s Environmental History 2007 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (3 rd year in a row) Top 10 Socially Responsible Companies (Maclean’s) 2006 Clean Air Day Award (2006 Smog Summit) RoHS compliance 2005 Environmental Innovation Award (Environment@RTP) WEEE compliance 2004 GreenCommute meets “Best Workplaces for Commuters” requirements 2002 Most Environmentally Responsible Technology Company in Canada (Corporate Knights) 1987 Environmental audit completed and environmental policy established 1989 USEPA Ozone Protection Award 1992 First company to eliminate CFC’s from manufacturing Environmental Leadership Award 1997 Ozone Protection Award

4. Nortel’s EARTH Principles E ducate our Employees We encourage and stimulate employee participation in reducing Nortel’s environmental impact. We provide insight, data, and techniques on how employees and their families can reduce their own environmental footprint. A ctive Engagement and Dialogue We initiate and maintain conversations with relevant organizations, both internally and externally. We actively engage in standards development so our customers can assess our products and solutions using an unbiased and independent methodology. R euse, Reduce, Recycle We make these three intertwined behaviors a priority, by reusing when possible, reducing consumption when appropriate, and recycling at every opportunity. T angible and Continuous Improvement We set concrete goals and objectives that are crucial to measure progress. As we dialogue with our various stakeholders, including our Customers and Suppliers, it will be critical to show our ability to react to ideas and opportunities to improve our processes. We must listen with the intent to apply concepts and ideas which will move the yardsticks. H armonious product design which contributes to a sustainable planet We have an engineering legacy; it is in our DNA. The design of our products and solutions does not come by accident or happenstance – it is accomplished with a clear understanding of our Customers needs and a belief in the value of our Design for Environment attributes. We strive to design solutions which reduce the environmental footprints of all who use them.

5. Lessons Learned with WEEE/RoHS Intelligence and Analysis Trade associations Provide input through external stakeholder consultations Planning and Preparation Leading indicators Impact assessments Organizational Awareness Supply Chain –both directions Internal information flow Due Diligence/Follow Up Records Management “Rinse and Repeat” EuP, REACH, etc. require similar discipline and rigor

6. Extending our Green Reach Principal member of the Ethernet Alliance Driving Energy Efficient Ethernet standard Global e-Sustainability Initiative Promotes technologies for sustainability American Electronics Association in Europe Carbon Disclosure Project Disclose greenhouse gas emissions The Climate Group United States Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leaders Group Associations and Standards

7. Executing Green at Nortel Regional Green Councils Global Green Council Design for Environment Investment Recovery Centers Standards Council Government Relations R&D Energy Champion Many moving parts to a successful implementation

8. Tactical Requirements Organizational Discipline Overarching Global Green Council Functional players Strategic Partnerships Customer Engagement Cradle to Grave mindset Design for Environment Product evolution End of Life – Takeback Support across entire enterprise Executives on down

9. Looking Ahead Focus on Energy Efficiency Reducing Costs/Carbon Footprint Active participation in industry standards Ahead of EuP curve Continued Regulatory Vigilance European Union United States Global Flawless execution on Current Strategies Anticipation and early reaction are key

10. Success requires ICT Collaboration “We’re all in this together” Traveling the same road…although at different rates Sharing best paths/bumpy paths Leverage Trade Associations to be the industry voice Share information as necessary and appropriate Learn from each other Partner on common causes