The launch, which coincided with the opening of COP30 in Brazil, underscored MTN’s alignment with global climate action. It also marked a major milestone as the company introduced biodegradable SIM cards, a first for the Ghanaian telecom sector. The cards are made from plant-based and forest-certified materials designed to degrade safely without harming the environment.

In her opening remarks, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, said sustainability had become central to MTN’s strategy, guiding how the company innovates, operates, and engages with its communities.

She emphasized that sustainability was not a one-off initiative but a long-term commitment that required consistency and creativity. According to her, MTN was focusing on reducing its environmental footprint, supporting social inclusion, and ensuring ethical business operations.

Speaking to Business Ghana , Ms. Wiafe explained that MTN’s operations were now fully powered by solar energy at its head office and data centres, and that the company was adopting energy-efficient systems across its network.

MTN Ghana CEO, Stephen Blewett, described Sustainability Week as a core part of the company’s business calendar and a reflection of progress made under its Project Zero initiative, which targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. He said MTN has already begun transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles, with ten e-vehicles currently in use, and continues to expand solar installations at its facilities to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

He added that MTN had banned single-use plastics, was promoting waste recycling, and planned to publish its sustainability report in line with global standards.

He urged all stakeholders, policymakers, regulators, the private sector, and communities to collaborate in advancing the sustainability agenda for a resilient and inclusive economy.

Unveiling MTN’s new biodegradable SIM cards, Mr Patrick Afari, General Manager for Supply Chain and General Services explained that the cards were made from plant-based, forest-certified materials, including degradable metal components, which significantly reduce electronic waste.

Afari noted that the new SIMs perform exactly like traditional cards but were far more environmentally friendly, breaking down naturally within months under proper conditions. He said this initiative demonstrated MTN’s commitment to reducing plastic waste in telecommunications and to delivering sustainable products that benefit both customers and the planet.

Mr Cedric Dzelu, Technical Director to the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, said MTN’s initiative aligned with Ghana’s broader climate agenda under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama. He explained that the government was integrating climate-sensitive approaches into all ministries and agencies and saw strong collaboration with corporate bodies like MTN Ghana as essential to achieving the country’s adaptation and emission-reduction goals.

As part of the Sustainability Week’s activities, MTN Ghana donated two electric wheelchairs to staff members with disabilities, demonstrating its commitment to inclusion and care.   One of the staff, Selina Kwakye, a front desk officer, expressed appreciation to the company for the support, describing the gesture as life-changing.