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 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

In the World Benchmarking Alliance’s January 2026 assessment, MTN scored 42/100, ranking 8^th out of 26 companies and outperforming the industry average.
MTN reinforced its commitment to child online safety by joining the Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection, uniting stakeholders across the continent to address emerging digital risks facing children.
All suppliers are required to acknowledge our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Doing for our planet

48% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against our 2021 baseline (Excluding MTN South Africa, the rest of the Group achieved a 9% reduction).
52% of suppliers by spend committed to setting emissions reduction targets aligned with Science-Based Targets.
3 436 youth‑led SMEs applied to the Africa PachiPanda Challenge, highlighting growing demand for structured climate‑entrepreneurship support across the continent.

Doing for society

Women are 45% of our workforce (targeting 50% by 2030).
Rural broadband coverage ~94.2% (targeting 96% by 2030).
Educated 29.7m people on digital literacy.

Doing for growth

R150bn contributed towards society.
Tax contributions: R61.1 billion.
Total MTN Foundation and CSI investment: R269 million.

Case studies

SUSTAINABILITY

Our policy position statements

MTN adheres to a culture of sound ethical business conduct in creating shared value, supported by various policies internally. Our policy position statements provide various stakeholders with a summary of our stance on key sustainability issues.

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