ESG is a topic that has never been far from the core of the towerco model; supporting economic, social and environmental development by making mobile connectivity more accessible, affordable and less carbon intensive was at the heart of our discussions at TowerXchange Meetup Africa.
ESG has made great progress transitioning from a nod to corporate social responsibility, to becoming incorporated into the core of the towerco business strategy across all verticals of the company.
But more coordination is needed both internally and externally across a multitude of stakeholders from governments and regulators to MNOs, suppliers, investors, shareholders and end-users.