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At the 2021 Better World Summit, Dirk Karl, Chief Procurement Officer for MTN, explained MTN's commitment to net zero and the need for supply-side collaboration.
By Dirk Karl, Chief Procurement Officer, MTN
With 277 million mobile subscribers, MTN is the seventh largest global carrier in terms of mobile network subscriptions. We are active in 21 markets, mainly covering Africa’s emerging markets and the Middle East.
We still need to connect those who are unconnected in emerging markets. To achieve this, we plan to deploy new infrastructure and densify our existing networks. However, MTN’s strategy is not just about flourishing in business: We also have a clear purpose, one that was proven under COVID. We aim to translate our work into a system that is relevant to both economic growth and to connecting society. To flourish in business, we also need to prioritize the well-being of communities and the industry ecosystem, including connecting the unconnected and fighting poverty.
We believe that everyone deserves the benefits of a digital life and being connected.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is central to our corporate strategy, Ambition 2025. ESG also incorporates green ICT. When we look at environmental protection, we also need to look at sustainability and governance. We have positioned ESG at the core of our strategy as a strategic framework from the telco perspective. About a third of telcos have developed scientific targets relating to ESG, with one third of those stating their intention to be net zero by 2050.
We are more ambitious: We want to be net zero by 2040.