Vodafone Egypt’s Ayman Essam Named Among Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders 2026
Ayman Essam of Vodafone Egypt has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026 in the technology and telecommunications category.
The recognition highlights leadership in a sector increasingly focused on reducing the environmental impact of telecommunications networks while supporting continued digital growth.
Vodafone Egypt Advances Renewable Energy Adoption
Vodafone Egypt has made renewable energy and emissions reduction central elements of its environmental strategy.
According to the company’s 2025 sustainability report, Vodafone Egypt matched 100% of its electricity consumption with renewable energy sources by April 2025. The company also reported a 54% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, based on its market-based accounting approach.
Its initiatives include the deployment of solar energy solutions at network sites, improved energy management, and efforts to reduce diesel consumption and recycle network waste.
Vodafone Egypt has set a target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2035, positioning energy efficiency and renewable electricity as important elements of its long-term environmental plans.
Essam’s inclusion in the Forbes Middle East 2026 list brings attention to the role of telecom executives in advancing sustainability across Egypt’s digital infrastructure and wider technology sector.