Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) has achieved another milestone in its environmental stewardship agenda by being listed on CDP\u2019s (formerly the Climate Disclosure Project) \u201cA-List\u201d, positioning the telco as one of the global leaders in transparency on climate change.<\/p>\n
This is the second consecutive year that the company has been recognized for its robust disclosures.<\/p>\n
Safaricom\u2019s<\/a>\u201cA-List\u201d status is significant since only 4% of companies globally have been recognized by CDP, the world\u2019s ranking system for environmental disclosure in 2025. This enables organisations to measure, manage and publicly disclose their environmental impacts.<\/p>\n According to Safaricom\u2019s 2025 Sustainable Business Report, digital technology has boosted its ability to track and forecast emissions.<\/p>\n Read Also:<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0The Internet May Look Different After You Listen to This<\/a><\/p>\n A 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.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Safaricom, we adhere to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 and the Taskforce on Climate -Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks for our climate reporting, which has proved effective which has resulted in our 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.\u00a0Our sustainability-linked loan should contribute to our ESG agenda, most notably, being a net-zero by 2050,\u201d said Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom.<\/p>\n Safaricom\u2019s environmental agenda is enhanced by its efforts to become a Net-Zero carbon emitting organisation by 2050. Its commitment has been reflected in the company\u2019s 2025 Sustainable Business Report which highlighted efforts such as solarizing 1,432 Base Transceiver Stations which have reduced the reliance of fossil fuels..<\/p>\nSafaricom Recognised for its Environmental Transparency<\/h2>\n