MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to environmental stewardship, social inclusion, and responsible business practices as it launched the 2025 Sustainability Week in Accra.
The company emphasised that building a sustainable future requires collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and communities.
Speaking at the launch, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Wiafe, said sustainability was not merely a corporate initiative but a shared duty.
“Sustainability concerns everyone. No matter who you are or where you are, we are all part of the global conversation on building a better, more resilient future,” she stated.
This year’s celebration, themed “Sustainability: Our Collective Responsibility — Driving Impact, Deepening Commitment,” coincided with COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where global leaders are discussing climate action and carbon emission targets. Wiafe noted that MTN Ghana’s initiatives align with international climate goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
She cautioned against the global trend of institutions slowing down on sustainability efforts, saying MTN was in it for the long haul. “This is not a short-term campaign — it’s a journey of accountability, innovation, and impact,” she affirmed.
Reflecting on progress since the company’s inaugural Sustainability Week in 2024, Wiafe said MTN had made significant strides in integrating sustainability across its operations and culture.
She credited these achievements to employees, partners, and stakeholders who share MTN’s vision of a sustainable and digitally empowered Ghana.
“We have chosen to lead by example, and that comes with huge responsibility — but we are up to the task,” she said.
The 2025 edition will feature panel discussions, exhibitions, ESG awareness sessions, and community projects aimed at deepening understanding of sustainability principles.
Wiafe urged corporate Ghana to make sustainability central to its business strategies, stressing that responsible innovation is essential for long-term progress.
“Sustainability must be the foundation of how we innovate, operate, and show up for the people we serve,” she said.
Achieving sustainability, she added, is a “long and sometimes arduous journey” that requires creativity, consistency, and shared purpose.
MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, called on businesses, government institutions, and individuals to embrace sustainability as a collective responsibility in shaping Ghana’s social, economic, and environmental transformation.
“This year’s theme reminds us that sustainable development requires joint action across sectors,” he said.
Blewett outlined MTN’s continued investment in clean energy and eco-friendly technologies under its Project Zero initiative, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
“We are progressively reducing our carbon emissions across our operations. Our data centres and MTN House are now more energy efficient, and our suppliers are committing to carbon reduction targets,” he revealed.
He announced that MTN now operates ten electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its transition to a greener fleet, while solar installations across company buildings have yielded significant energy savings.
“We’ve banned single-use plastics, expanded recycling programmes, and adopted eco-friendly materials in our products. These small steps are making a huge difference in protecting our environment,” Blewett added.
In recognition of MTN’s climate leadership, Cedrick Dzelu, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Climate Change and Sustainability, praised the company’s integration of renewable energy and waste reduction into its operations.
He said MTN’s initiatives complement the government’s broader climate vision under President John Dramani Mahama, which seeks to mainstream sustainability across all ministries, departments, and agencies.
“This initiative aligns perfectly with the government’s plan to cascade climate-sensitive approaches throughout the public and private sectors,” Dzelu said, noting that sustainability will be a cornerstone of Ghana’s transition to a 24-hour economy.
As the 2025 Sustainability Week unfolds, MTN Ghana’s message is clear: sustainability is not just about corporate responsibility — it is about collective action to build a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally conscious Ghana.
