MTN Ghana urges businesses to embed sustainability in everyday operations

MTN Ghana has encouraged businesses to incorporate sustainability into their regular operations, asserting it is more effective than treating it as a one-off event. Abdullah Ibrahim, the General Manager for HR Operations and Analytics at MTN Ghana, emphasized that sustainability should be integrated into various aspects of a business, from the vehicles used to the energy consumed and the suppliers chosen.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on August 20, Ibrahim stated that embedded sustainability leads to a more significant impact within business processes. MTN Ghana has undertaken several initiatives to decrease its carbon footprint, such as installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its offices. Employees can charge their EVs at the company, and MTN is also collaborating with EV providers to motivate more staff to switch to electric vehicles.

A recent drive and dual campaign aimed at enabling employees to acquire EVs that can be charged for free at the office was particularly beneficial due to the high volume of vehicles using the company's facilities. Some motorbikes used by dispatch riders are already electric, with plans to expand this usage in the future. MTN is also boosting its reliance on renewable energy, particularly solar power in its data centers.

The company has expanded its solar generation capacity as part of its commitment to integrating sustainability into core operations. These measures demonstrate that sustainability is not a separate program but increasingly shapes MTN's business practices. The company's sustainability strategies extend beyond its operations to include the evaluation of sustainability practices of its suppliers when choosing business partners.

Ibrahim noted that sustainability is becoming a crucial factor in business relationships as companies aim to ensure their broader supply chains operate responsibly. He emphasized that collaboration among businesses is crucial to achieving greater sustainability results, enabling them to collectively address environmental impacts while safeguarding resources for future generations.