Safaricom’s Sustainability Objectives
Our Material topics are the most important environmental, social, economic and governance imperatives and opportunities for our organisation and stakeholders.
GOVERNANCE, BUSINESS ETHICS & RISK |
Recognizing that sustained, inclusive economic growth (SDG8) can only take place within the context of effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels (SDG16); we have long established partnerships (SDG17) with the broader business community and various regulatory authorities. |
OUR REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT |
Increasing access to information and communications technology (SDG9) while ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns both within our own organization and amongst our stakeholders (SDG12), are key factors in transforming lives. We collaborate with regulators (SDG16 and SDG17) to achieve this. |
OUR PLATFORMS |
Our strong partnership ecosystem (SDG17), high levels of connectivity and technology, together with our innovative products and services (SDG9), help us to create and strengthen business opportunities (SDG8), thereby driving inclusive economic development (SDG10). |
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARSHIP |
We continue our commitment to being a net zero emitting company by 2050, planting five million trees (SDG7), solarization and modernization of our BTS sites to achieve our NetZero ambition (SDG 7) and partnering with various stakeholders (SDG17) to achieve our environmental goals and embed environmental responsibility and circularity (SDG12) across the value chain. |
INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIPS |
We transform lives particularly in terms of healthcare (SDG3) and education (SDG 4). To do so, we co-create innovative solutions (SDG 9) by leveraging our expertise, technology, and partnerships (SDG17). |