Mobile network provider, Safaricom PLC has achieved another milestone in its environmental stewardship agenda by being listed on CDP’s (formerly the Climate Disclosure Project) “A-List”,
The CDP reporting framework enables organizations to measure, manage and publicly disclose their environmental impacts
The milestone now positions the telco as one of the global leaders in transparency on climate change. This is the second consecutive year that the company has been recognised for its robust disclosures.
Safaricom’s “A-List” status is significant since only 4 percent of companies globally have been recognised by CDP, the world’s ranking system for environmental disclosure, in 2025.
According to Safaricom’s 2025 Sustainable Business Report, digital technology has boosted its ability to track and forecast emissions. New greenhouse gas data management tools and the integration of AI dashboards have improved the quality of data, which is crucial for reporting and disclosures.
Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom, said that they adhere to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 and the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks for their climate reporting, which has proved effective and has resulted in their positive listing.
“We introduced an internal carbon pricing mechanism, and we continue to drive our reforestation efforts by planting over 2.3 million trees, which has contributed to the offsetting of residual emissions. Our sustainability-linked loan should contribute to our ESG agenda, most notably, being net-zero by 2050,” he said.
Ndegwa added that Safaricom’s environmental agenda is enhanced by its efforts to become a net-zero carbon-emitting organisation by 2050, and its commitment has been reflected in the company’s 2025 Sustainable Business Report, which highlighted efforts such as solarizing 1,432 Base Transceiver Stations, which have reduced the reliance on fossil fuels.
“This recognition on CDP’s “A-List”, reflects our quest for disclosure and action as we look forward to being Africa’s leading purpose-led technology company. The role of innovation is pivotal to accelerate our environmental agenda and disclosures and not only drive green energy but also affect communities in a positive way by mitigating climate change,” added Ndegwa.
The company has also put forward several efforts to reduce its emissions and aims to have 5,000 of its sites running on solar power with 95 percent of its network being powered by green energy by 2030.
Safaricom also plans to plant 5 million trees in over 5,000 hectares as well as decarbonize its supply chain to more eco-friendly suppliers.
Safaricom is the leading telecommunication company in East Africa, with a total economic value estimated at Sh1.1 trillion for the 12 months through March 2025.
