The Leader for Sustainable Development Goals Award was presented to the company for its socially responsible practices
Commitment to the prevention of climate change and efficient use of resources and bridging the digital divide and digital inclusion of all

Makedonski Telekom is the winner of the Leader for Sustainable Development Goals Award for 2021 for its socially responsible practices, which for the second time is awarded by the Civic Association Konekt, in partnership with the UN Global Compact Network in the Republic of North Macedonia.

The social responsibility is an important part of the strategy, and the company acts in the direction of preventing climate change and efficient use of resources. Through energy-efficient network technologies that support the green agenda and the use of renewable energy sources for its own needs, as well as for providing services to the customers, the company contributes to the reduction of the carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, with the cloud services and the smart city solutions, Makedonski Telekom enables efficient use of energy. The first smart solutions based on sustainable technology have already been implemented in some municipalities.

Makedonski Telekom is also focused on bridging the digital divide and enabling digital inclusion for all in the fast-growing digital society. The company has been continuously supporting projects for finding digital solutions for inclusion of people with disabilities, and through involvement in global campaigns it is also working on the options for providing young people with more inclusive and more open digital society, where their creative potential is most important.

The Chief Executive Officer of Makedonski Telekom, Nikola Ljushev, at the award ceremony said that the company remains truly committed to its green agenda and to the creation of future of equal opportunities for all. “We are proud of the joint efforts of the company and the employees who, within several projects, unite around the goal of connecting everyone and giving them the opportunity to use the benefits of modern age” Ljushev said.

The Sustainable Development Goals are accepted by all UN member states and they need to be fulfilled by 2030. They are the action plan of the world for fair globalization and a better future for all. Makedonski Telekom remains committed to achieving the sustainable development goals of the UN Global Response initiative, whose supporter and active actor is also the Deutsche Telekom Group.

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