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  "id": 16931397,
  "title": "Telecel Ghana showcases practical climate action at National ESG Summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/telecel-ghana-showcases-practical-climate-action-at-national-esg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:02:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/telecel-ghana-showcases-practical-climate-action-at-national-esg-summit/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On World Sustainability Day, Telecel Ghana expressed its dedication to implementing practical climate action at the Ghana National Climate & ESG Policy Summit 2026. The summit, organized by Intelligence Nature International, brought together key stakeholders to discuss Ghana's green transition and the role of businesses in accelerating climate action.\n\nRita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Telecel Ghana's Head of Sustainability, urged sustainability to shift from abstract concepts to practical actions that organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals can grasp and implement. She believed that simplifying language and connecting sustainability to everyday decisions would make it more relevant to people.\n\nTelecel Ghana showcased its commitment through various initiatives. The company transitioned parts of its network infrastructure to renewable energy, with 15 exchanges powered by solar, reducing its reliance on the national grid. In August 2026, they introduced a biodegradable Eco-SIM, which uses 90% less plastic than standard SIM cards. Additionally, Telecel Ghana has planted over 40,000 trees in forest reserves, contributing to reforestation and ecosystem restoration.\n\nBeyond environmental efforts, Telecel Ghana focuses on digital and financial inclusion, enabling customers to complete essential transactions remotely, thus reducing travel, costs, and emissions. The company also provides skills and tools to entrepreneurs, including women-led businesses, to improve efficiency, access new markets, and bolster their enterprises.\n\nThroughout the month, Telecel Ghana promoted environmentally responsible choices among its employees, such as No-Plastic Days and a Green Market featuring locally made, eco-friendly products. These activities demonstrated that everyday decisions can promote responsible consumption while creating opportunities for entrepreneurs advancing circular production.\n\nTelecel Ghana's participation in the summit extended the internal campaign to a broader national conversation on climate action, sustainable finance, ESG disclosure, carbon markets, and green investment. The organization's sustainability agenda, built on four pillars—Responsible Business, Inclusion for All, Environmental Responsibility, and Sustainable Society—guides its operations, technology use, community support, and contributions to Ghana's sustainable development.",
  "summary": "Telecel Ghana marked World Sustainability Day with a renewed commitment to practical climate action, showcasing how it integrates sustainability into its network operations, products, employee culture, and social impact initiatives.",
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