Kuwait City: Zain Group has achieved the top ‘A’ score in the CDP Climate Change 2025 disclosure cycle, becoming the only telecom operator in the region to reach this leadership level.
CDP is a global non-profit platform that enables organizations to measure, manage, and disclose environmental data, with scoring designed to recognize robust transparency and credible climate action.
The ‘A’ score reflects Zain’s strengthened commitment to environmental accountability, supported by comprehensive governance, enhanced risk management, and clearly defined decarbonization initiatives aligned with global standards. The recognition underscores the Group’s progress in embedding climate considerations into strategic planning, operational resilience, and long-term value creation across its footprint.
CDP benchmarks show average scores of ‘B’ for Telecom and Data Centers and ‘C’ for the global average. Out of 252 globally disclosing telecommunications companies, only 30 achieved an ‘A’ score, placing Zain in the top 12% of the industry. Zain is also the only Kuwait-based company to reach this leadership level.
Bader Al-Kharafi, Zain Vice Chairman and Group CEO, said addressing climate change must be a priority for every organization and individual. He added that Zain believes sustainable growth and climate leadership must go hand in hand.
“As we continue to scale our digital infrastructure across the region in driving meaningful connectivity, we are equally committed to accelerate our transition and reduce emissions throughout our operations to achieve Net Zero by 2050,” he said.
Jennifer Suleiman, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Mohammed AlMurshed, Chief Technology Officer, said the recognition reflects the rigor and transparency embedded in Zain’s climate governance and execution. They highlighted the Group’s alignment with SBTi targets, renewable energy expansion, and comprehensive climate-risk management across the value chain.
Operating across markets increasingly exposed to rising temperatures, heatwaves, water scarcity, flooding, and energy volatility, Zain has prioritized climate resilience and decarbonization to safeguard network performance and business continuity.
The rapid growth of data usage, network expansion, and energy-intensive technologies such as 5G and data centers further amplifies environmental impact. Zain is balancing connectivity growth with decarbonization by embedding climate considerations into business strategy, governance, and risk management.
Over the past five years, Zain has implemented a structured and measurable climate agenda, including large-scale solar deployments, energy-efficiency programs, SBTi-aligned emissions targets, and a Group-wide Climate Transition Plan outlining a phased roadmap toward Net Zero.
Zain’s CDP recognition highlights how regional telecom operators can translate climate ambition into accountable, data-driven progress while supporting a more resilient, low-carbon digital future.
