Safaricom Earns Global Recognition for Environmental Transparency
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Safaricom PLC has been named to the CDP (formerly Climate Disclosure Project) A-List, marking another major achievement in the company’s environmental sustainability journey.
The recognition places Safaricom among a small group of global organisations leading on climate change transparency and disclosure, and represents the second year in a row the company has earned the distinction.
The A-List honour is particularly notable given that only four per cent of companies worldwide met CDP’s top environmental disclosure standards in 2025. CDP is widely regarded as the global benchmark for measuring, managing, and publicly reporting environmental impact.
Safaricom attributes this achievement to strengthened data management and reporting systems. According to its 2025 Sustainable Business Report, the adoption of advanced digital tools, including greenhouse gas management systems and AI-powered dashboards, has significantly enhanced the company’s ability to monitor, forecast, and report emissions accurately.
Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said the company’s climate reporting aligns with leading global standards, including IFRS S1 and S2 as well as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). He noted that these frameworks have played a key role in improving transparency and performance.
As part of its sustainability strategy, Safaricom has introduced an internal carbon pricing mechanism and intensified reforestation initiatives, having planted more than 2.3 million trees to help offset remaining emissions. The company has also secured a sustainability-linked loan, which Mr. Ndegwa said supports its broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, including its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Safaricom’s environmental efforts extend to reducing its operational carbon footprint. The company has already converted 1,432 base transceiver stations to solar power, significantly cutting reliance on fossil fuels, as highlighted in its latest sustainability report.
Mr. Ndegwa said the CDP recognition underscores Safaricom’s commitment to transparency and meaningful climate action, as the company works toward its vision of becoming Africa’s leading purpose-driven technology firm. He added that innovation will remain central to accelerating environmental performance, improving disclosures, and delivering positive climate outcomes for communities.
Looking ahead, Safaricom plans to expand its renewable energy footprint, targeting 5,000 solar-powered sites and ensuring 95 per cent of its network runs on green energy by 2030. The company also aims to plant five million trees across more than 5,000 hectares and continue decarbonising its supply chain by working with environmentally responsible suppliers.