How IHS Reduced Carbon Emission by 21.4%, Trained 140,000 Students

Emma Okonji

IHS Holding Limited group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, covering environmental, social and government activities.

According to the report, the company reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 kilowatt-hour emissions intensity by approximately 21.4 per cent, compared with its 2021 baseline emissions data^, and trained more than 140,000 students in digital skills through Nigeria’s three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative. It also trained over 9,500 students in STEM skills in Brazil, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia.   

The report covered sustainability activities from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and demonstrated IHS Towers’ continued commitment to its stakeholders, including its employees, customers, suppliers, local communities, regulators, governments and shareholders.

Speaking about the report, Chairman/CEO, IHS Towers, Sam Darwish,  said: “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.