By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
MTN Ghana is signaling a bold shift from corporate responsibility to climate leadership with the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Week, framing the initiative not just as an internal campaign but as a call for nationwide collaboration in advancing sustainable development.
With the theme “Sustainability, Our Collective Responsibility: Driving Impact, Deepening Commitment,” MTN is pushing the message that Ghana’s fight for a resilient, inclusive future requires action from every sector of society.
Speaking at the launch in Accra, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer Adwoa Wiafe stressed that sustainability is no longer an optional layer of MTN’s business. It is the engine of its long-term strategy. She noted that the timing of the event, coinciding with the opening of COP30 in Brazil, underscores how local corporate action is inseparable from global climate ambition.
MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett highlighted how the company is evolving from policy commitments to tangible results across its four ESG pillars. From surpassing 40% female representation in its workforce to transitioning major facilities to solar power, he described these achievements as early steps in MTN’s broader mission to reach Net Zero by 2040.
Government representatives also underscored the urgency of private-sector leadership in Ghana’s climate agenda. Cedric Dzelu of the Ministry of Climate Change and Sustainability praised MTN for treating sustainability as a strategic imperative rather than a PR gesture, noting that national progress depends on stronger public–private collaboration.
A symbolic gesture of inclusion capped the launch, with MTN donating electric wheelchairs to two staff members living with disabilities, an example of the human-centered approach the company hopes to model.
As Sustainability Week unfolds, MTN Ghana aims to use its platform to spark dialogue, encourage responsible behaviour, and rally partners toward a shared vision: a greener, more inclusive, and future-ready Ghana.
Enock Akonnor is an experienced Ghanaian journalist, based in Kumasi and currently serves as the CEO and Managing Editor of www.leakyghana.com.
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