Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Youth Upskilling
• Digital Inclusion
• Online Safety
• Gender Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
• Health, Safety, and Security
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Corporate Governance
• Human Rights
• Data Privacy
• Cyber Security

Environmental Achievements

• Deployed over 1,200 solar-powered towers for sustainable connectivity
• Purchased 46.23 GWh of EACs, reducing CO2 emissions by 26,766 tons (9.26% reduction)
• Converted 15 generator + solar sites to commercial power + solar hybrid sites, reducing CO2 emissions by ~205 tons per year
• Recycled over 221 tons of e-waste and 29,975 old lead acid batteries

Social Achievements

• Upskilled over 47,000 youth through FutureNation & Grameenphone Academy
• Trained over 141,000 adolescent girls and boys on online safety
• Supported 17,500 families through emergency relief and safe drinking water
• Increased female representation in the workforce to 19.8%
• Launched Grameenphone Academy with 73,500+ registered students, 55,577 enrolled in 2023, 52% receiving certification
• Launched Grameenphone Accelerator's 'Jelay Jelay Smart Uddyokta' program to support regional youth entrepreneurship

Governance Achievements

• Undertook a thorough human rights due diligence exercise
• Enhanced existing governance procedures concerning privacy measures and management of authority requests
• All suppliers and partners endorsed the Supplier Conduct Principles (SCP) and Agreement on Responsible Business Conduct (ABC)
• Carried out 50 business partner inspections on medium-high risk suppliers

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions and equipment import challenges due to macroeconomic conditions and global conflicts
• Regulatory and tax disputes
• Unpredictable and challenging telecom regulatory environment
• Climate change
• Challenges in supply chain sustainability
• Cybersecurity threats

Mitigation Strategies

• Constructive engagement with stakeholders to address challenges
• Significant investment in expanding and modernising the network
• Continuous focus on innovation, network modernisation, and implementation of up-to-date technology
• Continuous improvement in security measures
• Implementation of necessary controls and monitoring systems
• Strong focus on business continuity and crisis management
• Implementation of a comprehensive insider threat program
• Strategic alliances with government, development partners, and private sector

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 50 audits/year

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Conduct Principles (SCP)
• Agreement on Responsible Business Conduct (ABC)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts
• Access to greener energy options

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
• SDG 4 (Quality Education)

Empowering societies by reducing inequalities, empowering women and girls, and helping enable quality education through our services, social impact initiatives, and responsible business practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Alo intuitive app for IoT solutions
• GP Prime
• Tourist SIM
• gpfi wireless home internet solution

Awards & Recognition

• Bloomberg’s sustainability list (highest ESG scorer among Bangladeshi firms)
• Sustainability Award from Daily Star and CSR Window
• Three leadership awards at the Bangladesh C Suite Awards 2023
• Bangladesh Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023
• Highest Taxpayer Award in the Telecom Sector (8th consecutive year)