Sustainability Overview

Our core belief is that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.

We recognise that there has never been a more critical time for businesses to think deeply about the role they play in society. MTN is committed to harnessing Africa’s potential and supporting her progress by unlocking the full benefits and potential of the digital world. Our business strategy – Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress – aims to accelerate growth by building the largest and most valuable platform businesses and drive industry leading connectivity operations.

Our sustainability vision seeks to create shared value for our stakeholders through responsible environmental, social and governance practices & solutions. Our approach goes beyond traditional ESG to unlock broader socio-economic value across the African continent to the benefits of its people.

We recognise that our markets need nuanced sustainability solutions and practices to establish a balance between long-term sustainability goals and the urgent need for employment, poverty reduction and eradication, and growth & development. We believe in playing our part in Africa’s transformation to improve people’s quality of life and dignity and stimulate growth that is economically empowering and environmentally sustainable.

Doing it right

We are committed partners to stakeholders to create and protect value

Doing for planet

We are committed to protecting our planet and achieving net zero emissions by 2040

Our Sustainability pillars

Doing for people

We are committed to driving digital and financial inclusion and diverse society

Doing for growth

We are committed to boosting inclusive economic growth on the continent

Our Sustainability highlights

Doing it right

MTN ranked at the 71st percentile by The Ethics Institute, compared to 52 other organisations operating in Southern Africa.
MTN was the most improved company on the Ranking Digital Human Rights 2020 Corporate Accountability Index.
All suppliers are required to acknowledge our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Doing for our planet

Reduction of ~16% in GHG emissions for scope 1 & 2 (targeting Net Zero by 2040).
Installed 10 485 alternative energy sites in 2021, of which 3 005 are solar.
Suppliers who have pledged to join MTN’s road to Net Zero: 208.

Doing for society

Women are 39% of our workforce (targeting 50% by 2030)
Rural broadband coverage ~83% (targeting 95% by 2025)
Educated more than ~24m people on digital literacy

Doing for growth

R115bn contributed towards society
Tax contribution: R36.5 billion
6 million supported through job creation and skills development

Doing for tomorrow, today