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IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited group, the global telecom infrastructure group led by U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish, said it has cut diesel use by nearly 50 million liters through its flagship sustainability program, Project Green.
The initiative focuses on hybrid energy systems and renewable power integration across telecom towers — part of the company’s wider effort to reduce emissions and operational costs.
$750 million in renewable investments
IHS Nigeria said it has invested more than $750 million in solar and hybrid power projects over the past decade. The investment underscores its long-term commitment to cleaner energy and environmental responsibility across its operations in Africa’s largest economy.
At the Sustainability Table Discourse Series in Lagos, themed “Sustainability in Action: Scaling the Impact of a Thriving Future to Achieve the SDGs,” IHS Director of Government and External Relations Gimba Mohammed, speaking on behalf of Chief Operating Officer Kazeem Oladepo, said sustainability remains core to the firm’s business model.
“Sustainability is at the heart of who we are,” Mohammed said. “It’s reflected in everything we do — from powering sites responsibly to supporting communities and upholding strong ethical standards.”
Expanding green operations
Through Project Green, IHS has installed hybrid energy systems at more than 6,000 tower sites and connected almost 4,000 to the national grid. The company which also launched initiatives that promote community and environmental well-being, including planting 4,000 trees in eight states and installing solar streetlights in underserved areas.
In partnership with Green Hope Africa, IHS introduced the Climate Action Superheroes program, which trains students to serve as climate ambassadors. The company also continues to improve e-waste management through its collaboration with the Electronic Producers Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria, supporting 69 waste collection centers and training over 200 participants.
Director of Engineering and Design Ghaith Al Hasan emphasized that partnerships and technology are key to scaling renewable adoption. “IHS now operates renewable systems at more than 10,000 sites in Nigeria,” he said. “It shows what’s possible when innovation meets commitment.”
Building for the future
Founded by Darwish in 2001, IHS has grown into the world’s third-largest independent telecom tower operator, managing over 40,000 towers across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Darwish, who owns 4.17 percent, continues to lead IHS’s expansion in digital infrastructure.
For the second quarter ending June 30, IHS reported revenue of $433.3 million, slightly below the $435.4 million posted a year earlier. Earlier this month, the company sold its Rwandan operations to Paradigm Tower Ventures for $274.5 million, refining its regional focus.
