Safaricom PLC said it plans to have 5,000 of its sites running on solar power by 2030 as part of efforts to cut reliance on fossil fuels and lower emissions across its network.
The Kenyan telecoms operator said 95% of its network is expected to be powered by green energy by the end of the decade.
Safaricom said it has already solarised 1,432 base transceiver stations, reducing the use of diesel-powered generators at network sites.
The company said improved digital tools have strengthened its ability to track and forecast greenhouse gas emissions. New emissions data management systems and artificial intelligence dashboards have improved data quality and supported more accurate reporting.
Safaricom was recently named to CDP’s climate change “A-List” for the second consecutive year, placing it among a small group of companies globally recognised for environmental disclosure. CDP said only about 4% of reporting companies achieved A-List status in 2025.
Safaricom said its climate disclosures align with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 and the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks.
“We introduced an internal carbon pricing mechanism and continue our reforestation programme, having planted more than 2.3 million trees to help offset residual emissions,” Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said in a statement. He added that the company’s sustainability-linked loan supports its environmental, social and governance goals, including a target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
The company also plans to plant 5 million trees across more than 5,000 hectares and reduce emissions across its supply chain by working with lower-carbon suppliers.