MTN Ghana's CEO, Stephen Blewett, has re-echoed the importance of collective responsibility in achieving sustainability goals at the launch of MTN Sustainability Week in Accra. He highlighted MTN's commitment to sustainability, aligning business operations with environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic resilience principles.
Our value must go beyond the bottom line... We must ensure the value we create today benefits everyone tomorrow," Blewett stated. "Sustainability is a collective responsibility... The people, the planet, the economy, and a shared future for all," Blewett emphasized.
He noted that MTN Ghana has made strides in reducing carbon emissions, promoting digital financial inclusion, and supporting community development through the installation of solar panels, addition of electric vehicles to its fleet. Blewett announced plans to publish a sustainability report and make additional investment in eco-friendly initiatives.
We must challenge ourselves to do more... Sustainability must be the foundation of how we innovate, operate, and show up for people and the planet," Blewett said, urging collective action to address environmental and social challenges.
Technical Advisor at the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Cedric Dzelu, speaking on behalf of the minister, Hon. Seidu Issifu, noted that MTN Ghana's approach to sustainability is demonstrating leadership in the country's pursuit of a more resilient and competitive economy.
Sustainability is not a reputational exercise, it is a business-viable strategy," said the minister. Hon. Issifu emphasized that sustainability is a driver of development, business continuity, and competitiveness, and that it is a strategic imperative for national development.
He urged businesses to lead in sustainability efforts, citing MTN Ghana as an example of a company showing the way. He assured that the Minister's office is committed to working with the private sector to achieve sustainability goals, providing policy pathways that reflect market reality and business competitiveness.
We need businesses to lead... Partnerships, innovation, and co-investment are the vehicles through which Ghana will achieve sustainability," the minister stressed. He encouraged stakeholders to view sustainability as an opportunity to secure Ghana's future prosperity, rather than just a compliance exercise.
"Let's invest in sustainability strategically to secure Ghana's future prosperity," he said.
MTN Ghana's Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, stressed the importance of collective action in achieving sustainability goals. "Sustainability is a shared duty... We are in it for the long haul," Wiafe said, emphasizing MTN's commitment to sustainability.
The week-long event will feature panel discussions, exhibitions, and community initiatives, focusing on embedding sustainability in every aspect of life. Blewett thanked stakeholders, customers, and employees for their support, emphasizing MTN's dedication to sustainability. The launch coincided with the start of COP30 in Brazil, where global leaders will assess progress on climate actions.
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