Accra, August 21, 2026 — MTN Ghana has organised an educational tour for its employees to the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant as part of its Sustainability Month celebrations.
The visit was aimed at giving employees firsthand insight into how waste is collected, processed, recycled and transformed into valuable and sustainable products.
The tour forms part of MTN Ghana’s broader efforts to promote environmentally responsible behaviour among employees and deepen awareness of the role individuals can play in protecting the environment.
MTN Ghana launched its 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 contribute to environmental sustainability and social impact.
Speaking during the visit, the Acting General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, said the exercise reflected the company’s belief that sustainability must be incorporated into 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 said.
Ms. Asare Fiagbenu noted that MTN Ghana had 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,” she added.
Welcoming the MTN Ghana team to the facility, the Plant Manager of the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant, Ing. Malik Kablah Ganyo, commended the company for investing in employee sustainability education and promoting environmental consciousness.
“Environmental sustainability can only be achieved when organisations and individuals work together. Initiatives like this are critical in encouraging the behavioural change required to safeguard our environment,” he said.
For many of the employees, the tour provided a fresh perspective on waste management and highlighted the role individuals can play in supporting recycling and responsible waste disposal.
Sharing his experience, an employee, Believe Nutsuga, said the visit had changed his understanding of what happens to waste after it is disposed of.
“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,” he said.
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 recycling facility tour is one of several activities being organised as part of MTN Ghana’s Sustainability Month celebrations.
Other activities include a Lunch and Learn session and a Sustainability Workshop for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), designed to provide business owners with practical insights into integrating sustainability into their operations, improving resource efficiency and creating long-term business value.
Employees will also participate in a tree-planting exercise as part of the celebrations, 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, being held under the theme, “30 Years of Progress, Powered by You.”
As the company marks three decades of connecting communities and enabling digital inclusion, MTN Ghana said 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.
About Scancom PLC
MTN Ghana is a market leader in Ghana’s mobile telecommunications industry, offering subscribers a range of services, including Pay as You Go, Pay Monthly Data and Digital Services.
The company is part of the MTN Group, which operates across emerging markets with a vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to customers.
MTN Ghana is inspired by the belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.
Scancom PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
