Building a Sustainable Digital Future in Africa: Inside Our 2021 Report

At Broadband Communication Networks, sustainability is more than a checkbox; it’s the framework through which we innovate, grow, and serve. That’s why we believe it’s still important to reflect on past milestones as we build forward.

In our Sustainability Report, we captured the progress, challenges, and impact of our journey across East and Central Africa, with a clear focus on ethics, environment, and equitable growth.

Green Innovation in Action

Our commitment to a cleaner future shows up in practical ways. In 2021 alone, we:

Reduced diesel use by 70% at select sites through hybrid energy systems.
Saved over 1,000 liters of diesel monthly at select off-grid sites.
Distributed nearly 3,000 LED bulbs, reducing carbon footprints across clients
Planted over 4,300 trees, with a long-term goal of 10,000+ per year

These aren’t just numbers. They represent lower emissions, reduced operating costs for clients, and more sustainable infrastructure in underserved communities.

Human-Centered Policies That Still Resonate Today

Sustainability starts from within. From enforcing strict health, safety, and labor standards to increasing female representation, we’ve taken meaningful steps to:

Provide equitable wages well above the national baseline
Ensure employee safety with certified HSE training across all roles and PPE for field teams
Roll out inclusive workplace benefits including lactation rooms and maternity cover

Infrastructure That Connects Communities

Between 2017 and 2021, we rolled out 238 mobile network sites, helping bridge the digital divide across Kenya’s rural regions. These sites have:

Connected farmers to mobile banking and online markets
Enabled digital payments like M-Pesa in remote areas
Contributed to stronger economic resilience in hard-to-reach communities

Zero Tolerance for Corruption

Operating in complex environments doesn’t mean compromising our values. With Kenya ranking 128th globally in Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index, we:

Maintain a zero-tolerance corruption policy
Require all staff to sign our Code of Conduct
Encourage supplier registration under the UN Global Compact

Want to dive deeper?
The full 2021 Sustainability Report unpacks our work in greater detail, with real data, policies, and stories behind every commitment. Whether you're a potential partner, client, or peer in the ICT space, we invite you to download the full report and see how we’re redefining sustainability in telecom.