As part of its Sustainability Month celebrations, MTN Ghana has organised an educational tour for employees to the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant to provide firsthand insight into how waste is collected, processed, recycled and transformed into valuable, sustainable products.
The tour forms part of MTN Ghana’s broader efforts to inspire environmentally responsible behaviours among employees and encourage greater awareness of the role individuals can play in protecting the planet.
MTN Ghana launched the month-long Sustainability Month celebration under the theme, “Building a Sustainable Future Together: Small Actions, Big Impact,” to encourage employees, customers and stakeholders to embrace practical actions that collectively contribute to environmental sustainability and social impact.
Speaking during the visit, Ag. General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, said the exercise reflects MTN Ghana’s belief that sustainability must be embedded in everyday actions and decision-making.
“At MTN Ghana, we believe that creating a sustainable future requires intentional action from both organisations and individuals. While technology continues to connect people and enable progress, we must also take responsibility for protecting the environment that sustains us all. This visit provides our employees with practical exposure to how responsible waste management contributes to environmental preservation and sustainable development.”
She noted that MTN Ghana has implemented several initiatives across its operations to reduce its environmental footprint, including waste segregation practices and the elimination of single-use plastics within its offices.
“We hope that the sustainable practices we promote within our workplaces will influence behaviours at home and within the communities where our employees live and work.”
Welcoming the MTN Ghana team, the Plant Manager of the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant, Ing. Malik Kablah Ganyo, commended the company for investing in employee sustainability education and fostering environmental consciousness.
“Environmental sustainability can only be achieved when organisations and individuals work together. Initiatives like this is critical in encouraging the behavioural change required to safeguard our environment.”
For many employees, the tour provided a new perspective on the importance of waste management and the role each person plays in supporting recycling efforts.
Sharing his experience, an employee, Believe Nutsuga said, “The visit has given me a deeper appreciation of what happens to waste after disposal and the effort involved in recycling it. It has demonstrated the importance of proper waste segregation and motivated me to be more intentional about the way I manage waste both at work and at home.”
The visit aligns with MTN Ghana’s “Doing for Planet” pillar under its Sustainability Framework, through which the company is taking deliberate steps to address environmental challenges, promote responsible consumption and support climate action.
The tour is one of several activities undertaken as part of MTN Ghana’s Sustainability Month celebrations. Other activities include a Lunch and Learn sessionas well as a Sustainability Workshop for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) aimed at equipping business owners with practical insights on integrating sustainability into their operations, improving resource efficiency and creating long-term business value.
As part of the celebrations, employees will also participate in a tree-planting exercise, further demonstrating MTN Ghana’s commitment to environmental stewardship and contributing to efforts to preserve and restore Ghana’s natural ecosystem.
The 2026 Sustainability Month activities also form part of MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary celebrations under the theme, “30 Years of Progress, Powered by You.”
As the company marks three decades of connecting communities and enabling digital inclusion, it remains committed to being a force for good by integrating sustainability into its operations, empowering employees to champion environmental stewardship, and creating shared value for customers, communities and the nation.