MTN’s goal is to attain net zero by 2040 in renewable energy sources- Corporate Services Officer

“Sustainability: Our Collective Responsibility” was the theme of MTN Ghana’s Bright Conversation-Sustainability Week.
The occasion highlights MTN’s commitment to bringing about constructive change and its adherence to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values.
MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Madam Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, spoke at the event and emphasized the importance of ESG in the company’s business plan. “Our strategy places ESG at the heart of everything we do because we believe in shared value-benefiting our stakeholders, the environment, and economic development,” she said.
This week’s focus is on educating MTN and others about the value of sustainability and ethical business practices.

In order to examine how ESG principles might promote social impact and environmental responsibility, the program is designed to include panels, workers, and stakeholders.
According to Madam Adwoa Wiafe, MTN has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by switching to solar power for data centers and improving energy efficiency in its buildings.
Madam Wiafe underlined that MTN’s goal is to attain net-zero by 2040, and that objective is guiding our investments in renewable energy sources.
Through programs for healthcare, education, and economic empowerment, MTN is assisting local communities in the social sphere.
Through sustainability week, MTN Ghana is establishing itself as a pioneer in ethical business practices, establishing a benchmark that emphasizes the transition from only adhering to regulations to taking proactive steps to integrate ESG principles.

In a panel discussion, Dr. Felix Addo-Yobo, the Deputy Director and Advisor of the Office of the President’s SDGs Advisory Unit, offered perspectives on how companies are adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance standards, stressing the importance of data and true integration.

He clarified that companies frequently go through phases in their ESG strategy, starting with non-compliance, moving to compliance under regulatory pressure, and ultimately integrating ESG into their core business operations.
These views were mirrored by Bernad Owusu Ansah, Manager of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at KMPG, who emphasized the significance of establishing specific ESG goals and incorporating them into business plans.
Citing MTN as an example, he stated that businesses require leadership commitment to cultivate a culture of sustainability.
UN Global Compact Ghana’s Participant Engagement and Outreach Manager, Mina Pokuaa Agyemang, discussed the practical applications of ESG integration, especially as it relates to how companies support the Sustainable Development Goals.

She asserts that businesses should evaluate the sustainability of the jobs they offer, going beyond merely creating jobs to guarantee equitable pay and supportive workplaces.