MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, has emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability through its Project Zero initiative and other initiatives outlined in its sustainability framework.
Ms. Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe made this statement during a media engagement in Accra to update the media on MTN’s operations and initiatives to improve connectivity and enhance customer experience, among others. She pointed out that MTN Ghana is committed to contributing to a more sustainable future and is implementing a variety of comprehensive strategies.
Adwoa Wiafe stated, “With respect to the environment, one key focus is the reduction of our carbon emissions to achieve net zero by 2040. MTN is therefore actively investing in solar and other renewable energy sources to power its operations, reducing its reliance on fossil fuels, and decreasing its carbon emissions. The company is also optimizing its network infrastructure and equipment to reduce energy consumption, ensuring that our operations are more sustainable..”
She added, “In addition to these initiatives, MTN is working to promote sustainability within its supply chain. The company encourages its suppliers and partners to adopt more environmentally friendly practices, ensuring that its operations contribute to a more sustainable value chain.”
Project Zero aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, aligning with the global effort to combat climate change. At the core of Project Zero lies MTN’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and promoting sustainable practices.
MTN’s Project Zero is aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, UN SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and 13 (climate action). Project Zero leverages the latest technologies and service partners to enable business sustainability through greater energy efficiencies, low-carbon emissions, risk reduction, and cost control.