Airtel Africa scores 47/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified October 2026.
That places Airtel Africa joint 207th of 809 companies scored, and 10th of 17 in Telecommunications.
Airtel Africa discloses emissions data aligned with GHG Protocol but lacks third-party verification. Absolute emissions rise annually despite intensity improvements. The company operates across 14 African markets with heavy diesel dependency and minimal renewable energy integration. Unverified net-zero claims and intensity-only targets mask the core problem: growing total carbon footprint.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 6/10). Weakest on Energy Source and Emissions Trajectory (2/10, 2/10).
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“working towards obtaining independent assurance on sustainability KPIs in future reporting cycles”
“Total scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024/25: 134,021 tCO_2e scope 1 and 2 emissions (+4.3% vs 2023/24)”
“In 2024/25, representing 85% of the total GHG emissions footprint, our scope 3 emissions amounted to 741,777 tCO₂e.”
“We do not consume or pollute significant amounts of water through our operations.”
“Airtel Africa does not consume or pollute significant amounts of water through its operations.”
“scope 1 and 2 emissions as of 31 March 2025: 891,182 — scope 3 emissions as of 31 March 2024”
“75% ESG self-assessment survey (SAQ) response rate from our top 100 suppliers in 2024/25”
“Emissions intensity decreased by 20% from the 2022 baseline, bringing the company closer to its target of a 62% reduction by 2032.”
“the company converted more than 950 infrastructure sites from off-grid to on-grid power, nearly doubling last year's figure of 500 sites”
“93% of operational waste recycled (up 3% from 2023/24)”
“Category B project … will have limited adverse E&S impacts that are few, site specific, largely reversible”
“analyzed the policy engagement of 16 major companies and 12 industry associations, including Eskom, Sasol, Minerals Council South Africa”
“Announcing the scope 3 strategy in November 2023 which sets out the partners and suppliers' engagement programme (PSEP)”
“Airtel Africa is committed to transparency in our disclosure and reporting of all sustainability-related and climate-related risks and opportunities.”
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Where Airtel Africa sits among telecommunications peers.
Among the 17 major telecommunications brands we've scored, Airtel Africa sits 10th of 17.
Airtel Africa's score has moved from 45 to 47 across 2 recorded reviews — up 2 points.
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Initial public score 45 (publish-draft)
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Airtel Africa plc is a pan-African telecommunications operator providing mobile, fixed-line, and data services across 14 sub-Saharan African countries. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Amsterdam, it operates over 36,000 4G sites in markets including Nigeria, DRC, Zambia, and Kenya, serving approximately 114 million customers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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