Overview

As a key infrastructure partner to MTN, American Tower Corporation (ATC) plays an important role in supporting the Group’s journey toward Net Zero. Managing a significant portion of MTN’s tower infrastructure in South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda and Ghana, ATC is actively working to align its operations with MTN’s emissions reduction objectives.

Response

ATC’s decarbonisation strategy is guided by a future‑focused, science‑based approach, focusing on three strategic pillars: enhancing energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy integration and advancing energy storage capabilities.

Energy efficiency: ATC continues to improve energy performance by deploying advanced energy management systems and retrofitting sites with more efficient technologies – particularly in high‑usage markets, helping reduce site-level power consumption and emissions.

Renewable energy: The business is accelerating the transition to renewable energy by deploying on‑site solar power solutions, helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and enhance energy resilience across multiple markets.

Energy storage: ATC’s investment in cutting‑edge energy storage solutions, such as lithium‑ion batteries, supports more stable and reliable renewable energy use, particularly in areas with irregular grid access or fuel supply constraints.

These focused efforts reflect a shared commitment to reducing environmental impact and building greater operational resilience across the telecoms value chain.

Impacts and achievements

The ongoing collaboration between MTN and ATC has already delivered measurable outcomes:

• Enhanced data sharing: Improved transparency has allowed MTN to gain deeper insights into its site-level emissions, enabling more informed decision making.
• Energy efficiency gains: Joint initiatives have driven significant improvements in energy efficiency, reducing power consumption at tower sites.
• Renewable energy integration: The expanded use of renewable energy solutions has decreased reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with both our sustainability goals and MTN’s carbon reduction targets.
  
  

Outlook

ATC remains committed to supporting MTN’s Net Zero ambition through ongoing collaboration, innovation, and strategic investment. By continuing to align with global energy trends and MTN’s climate roadmap, the partnership aims to strengthen environmental performance while contributing to a more resilient, low-carbon network.

This joint approach reflects a broader commitment to climate responsibility and the role infrastructure providers play in advancing sustainable digital ecosystems. .