The latest IHS Towers sustainability report details the company’s environmental, social, and governance progress for the year 2025.
Published on May 26, 2026, the document covers activities from January 1 to December 31, 2025. Consequently, it highlights the company’s efforts to expand mobile connectivity across its seven operating markets.
Meanwhile, the group operates shared communications infrastructure to support economic growth in emerging markets. This infrastructure remains essential for expanding digital services and regional telecommunications networks.
Environmental Initiatives and Carbon Reduction
Specifically, the company reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 21.4% compared to its 2021 baseline. In addition, the group commenced planting over 25,000 seedlings across nine hectares in Brazil’s Amazon region.
Furthermore, the company partnered with the Federal Capital Territory Administration in Nigeria to distribute LPG cylinders to 5,000 households. Meanwhile, it donated 700 solar-powered streetlights to local communities and launched a sustainable beekeeping pilot project.
Social Impact and Digital Inclusion
Regarding social metrics, the company reported zero recordable work-related injuries or fatalities among its employees during 2025. Notably, female representation in the workforce increased to 29%, up from 27% in the previous year.
The company allocated $8.2 million to community-focused IHS Towers sustainability initiatives in 2025. As a result, total community investments reached $45 million since 2017. These funds supported digital skills training for 140,000 students in Nigeria and STEM training for 9,500 students globally. This educational support helps build local capacity in education & training sectors.
“At IHS Towers, we remain committed to advancing digital inclusion and delivering meaningful impact through our four sustainability pillars. We believe mobile connectivity has the power to unlock significant social value, and we recognize the critical role it plays in expanding access to education and economic opportunity.”
Sam Darwish, Chairman & CEO, IHS Towers
Governance and Anti-Bribery Standards
In terms of governance, the South African division achieved a Level 1 rating in its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment audit. Moreover, the company maintained its ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System certification across its operating markets.
Specifically, 98% of employees completed annual anti-bribery training, compared to 96% in 2024. These governance practices form a core part of the IHS Towers sustainability strategy. Additionally, the company scored 37 out of 100 in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
Future Outlook for IHS Towers sustainability
The company plans to continue advancing its four-pillar strategy, which focuses on ethics, environment, education, and communities. These efforts aim to support long-term value creation for stakeholders while expanding mobile connectivity.
Ultimately, the group intends to maintain its focus on emerging markets, where it manages over 37,000 towers. These operations will continue to drive digital inclusion and support the broader economy & business sectors in these regions.
