Airtel Africa Releases Sustainability Report for 2025, Boosts ESG and Inclusion Across 14 Markets

Airtel Africa, one of the biggest telecom and mobile money companies in Africa, has just released its Sustainability Report for 2025. This new report shows how Airtel Africa is working hard to make life better for millions of people in 14 African countries. The company says its main goal is to help people by giving them better access to digital services, supporting economic growth, and taking care of the environment.

Over the past year, Airtel Africa has made some big improvements. They have been focusing on connecting more people, especially those in rural and underserved areas. They also want to make sure everyone, including women and young people, can benefit from technology and financial services.

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Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar, talked about the company’s progress. He said, “This year’s achievements, from connecting 2,176 schools through the UNICEF partnership to reaching 44.6 million Airtel Money customers with near-gender parity, prove that the power of technology is a catalyst for gender balance. At Airtel Africa, we believe to not only expanding networks but we’re also building bridges to education, financial security and sustainable growth for Africa’s next generation.”

Here are some of the main highlights from the Airtel Africa Sustainability Report for 2025:

First, Airtel Africa has increased its network coverage to reach 81.2% of people in the 14 countries where it operates. This is up from 80.4% last year. They now have over 36,000 4G sites, and more than 15,300 of these are in rural areas. The company spent $670 million to make sure their network is faster and more reliable. This means more people can use their phones for calls, internet, and mobile money services, which opens up new opportunities for work, business, and staying in touch with family.

Second, Airtel Africa is working hard to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to use digital services. The number of people using data on Airtel’s network grew to 73.4 million, which is 14% more than last year. Airtel Money, their mobile money service, now has 44.6 million customers, and nearly half of them are women. The number of Airtel Money agents has also gone up to 1.7 million. More women are working at Airtel Africa too, now almost 30% of their staff are women. These changes show that Airtel Africa is serious about boosting ESG and inclusion across 14 markets.

Another big step is in education. Airtel Africa connected 2,176 schools to the internet for free this year, up from 1,201 last year. This helps students and teachers get the resources they need to learn and grow. The company’s growing agent network is also creating jobs and helping entrepreneurs across Africa.

Airtel Africa is also thinking about the environment. They switched 500 sites from diesel generators to regular power, which is better for the planet. The company managed to recycle 93% of its waste this year, showing they are committed to being more environmentally friendly.

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The Airtel Africa Sustainability Report for 2025 follows international standards, making sure the company is open and honest about what they are doing. Overall, the report shows that Airtel Africa is not just about business, they are focused on making a real difference in people’s lives and protecting the environment for the future.

To view Airtel Africa’s Sustainability Report 2025, visit Sustainability Report 2025.

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