Accra: MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability, announcing plans to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, as part of its long-term strategy to build a resilient and sustainable digital future. This was announced by Ms. Angela Mensah-Poku, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, at the company's annual Media and Stakeholder Forum in Kumasi.
According to Ghana News Agency, the annual forum brings together journalists, business leaders, regulators, customers, and other stakeholders to update them on MTN Ghana's performance, strategic priorities, and investments, while providing a platform for dialogue and feedback on the company's operations and contribution to national development. Ms. Mensah-Poku said sustainability had become an integral part of MTN's business strategy, stressing that the company was pursuing ambitious climate goals alongside investments in digital infrastructure.
She stated that MTN Ghana would invest $1.1 billion over the next three years, including $380 million in 2026 alone, to expand network coverage, strengthen system resilience, and improve service delivery across the country. This investment aims to enhance fibre infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and data solutions to support businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to embrace digital transformation and improve their competitiveness.
Ms. Mensah-Poku emphasized that MTN's commitment extended beyond connectivity to creating sustainable social impact through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. She cited the recent commissioning of a state-of-the-art ICT and Robotics Centre at New Amakom Basic School in the Ashanti Region as an investment that would equip young learners with coding, robotics, and digital skills while serving the wider community.
She further announced that as part of activities marking MTN Ghana's 30th anniversary celebration, the company would launch Sustainability Month in August to deepen collaboration with employees, suppliers, and communities on environmental and sustainability initiatives.