Safaricom PLC has been listed on the CDP “A-List” for the second consecutive year, cementing its position among global leaders in environmental transparency and climate change disclosure.
The listing places Safaricom among the top four per cent of companies worldwide recognised by CDP (formerly the Climate Disclosure Project), the global benchmark for environmental reporting in 2025. The recognition reflects the telco’s strong performance in measuring, managing and publicly disclosing its environmental impact.
According to Safaricom’s 2025 Sustainable Business Report, the company has leveraged digital technology to enhance emissions tracking and forecasting. The adoption of advanced greenhouse gas data management tools and AI-powered dashboards has significantly improved the accuracy and quality of climate data used for reporting and disclosures.
Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said the company’s climate reporting is aligned with global best practices, including the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2, as well as the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
“We have introduced an internal carbon pricing mechanism and intensified our reforestation programme, planting over 2.3 million trees to help offset residual emissions,” said Ndegwa. “Our sustainability-linked loan further supports our ESG agenda, particularly our commitment to becoming a net-zero organisation by 2050.”
The recognition comes as Safaricom accelerates its transition to cleaner energy. The telco has solarised 1,432 base transceiver stations, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and continues to expand the use of renewable energy across its network.
Ndegwa noted that inclusion in the CDP “A-List” underscores the company’s focus on both disclosure and action. “Innovation remains central to our ambition of becoming Africa’s leading purpose-led technology company, enabling us to advance our environmental agenda while positively impacting communities through climate change mitigation,” he said.
Additionally, Safaricom aims to have 5,000 sites powered by solar energy and ensure that 95 per cent of its network runs on green energy by 2030. The company also plans to plant five million trees across more than 5,000 hectares and decarbonise its supply chain by working with more environmentally responsible suppliers.
Safaricom is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and operates across Kenya and Ethiopia, serving over 60 million customers. The company has positioned sustainability at the core of its operations as it works towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.