Safaricom | Sustainability Performance
Provides telecommunications services, mobile connectivity, and digital solutions. Operations include network management, customer services, and financial technology integration for retail and business clients.
1997
Kenya
5,001 - 10,000 employees
Telecommunications
$1B - 10B in revenue
Sustainability Ranking & Industry Benchmark
#2927
Overall#4
in Kenya#80
in TelecommunicationsSustainability Maturity
Sustainability Intent
Overview
Governance
TargetsB-corp & CDP
Controversy level
- Safaricom plc, Kenyan major telecom (MPESA mobile money), has faced sustained Communications Authority of Kenya enforcement scrutiny over alleged inadequate consumer protection compliance at MPESA mobile money customer practices, plus the contested historic 2020 Capital Markets Authority/Kenya Revenue Authority scrutiny over Vodacomaffiliated controlling shareholder governance complexity affecting Kenyan institutional minority shareholders.
SBTi targets and commitments
| Target | Status | Temperature alignment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near-term target | Targets set | Well-below 2°C | 2030 |
| Long-term target | Not disclosed | - | - |
| Net-zero | Not disclosed | - | - |
| Business Ambition 1.5°C | Not disclosed | - | - |
Target details
Kenyan mobile network operator Safaricom PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 43% by 2030 and 74% by 2050 from a 2017 base year. Safaricom PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 41% by 2030 and 72% by 2050 from a 2017 base year. Safaricom PLC also commits that 10% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will set science-based scope 1 and 2 targets by 2023.
Powered by illuminem and Science Based Targets initiative. Last updated: 30 Aug 2019CDP Scores
Climate Score
A
Water Score
B
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