Airtel Africa launches long-term sustainability strategy, building on its corporate purpose to transform lives
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has launched a comprehensive sustainability strategy which sets out its detailed plans to improve the lives of millions of people across Africa through digital and financial inclusion and access to education.
The strategy also includes specific goals around environmental protection and the ongoing development of a rewarding, diverse and inclusive workplace.
According to the telecoms and Mobile Money giant, they have worked hard to identify the technical programmes needed to respond to all material topics and to have a genuine and positive impact on people and communities across Africa.
The strategy sets specific goals and commitments, and for each of these, Airtel Africa identified exactly how the company will achieve them and the milestones along the way.
“Our Board and Executive Committee have been integral to developing this strategy which is fully aligned with the Company’s corporate strategy and plans. We have engaged with our stakeholders throughout the development of the strategy and undertook a detailed stakeholder consultation ahead of this launch”, a statement by Airtel Africa reads.
The strategy is delivered through four sustainability pillars:
- ‘Our business’ which reflects our operations and the expansion of our network;
- ‘Our people’ which sets commitments around employee engagement, development, diversity and inclusion;
- ‘Our community’ which details our dedication to improving access to education, and
- ‘Our environment’ which is focused on reducing the environmental impact of our
Also, the service provider has identified six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to which the team believes to work and make genuine and tangible contribution.
They are;
- SDG 4: Quality education
- SDG 5: Gender equality
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, and
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production.
Commenting on the developments, Mr. Olusegun Ogunsanya, CEO, Airtel Africa, said: “Today is a significant milestone in Airtel Africa’s journey. Our new strategy provides a solid foundation for us to accelerate change for the communities we serve and the environment in which we operate. We have worked closely with our stakeholders to ensure that this strategy is ambitious, robust and credible.
This partnership approach underpins all the work we will deliver through our strategy. We will look to collaborate across the industry, recognising that by working together, we will be able to drive a more significant impact for the people who need it most.
We are more committed than ever to ensuring open and honest communication on our progress as Airtel Africa embarks on its long journey towards a more sustainable future”.
