Sustainable Development Goals and the Company’s contribution to achieving them in 2024

In 2024, Uzbektelecom JSC conducted a survey involving 40 representatives of various stakeholders, including stakeholders and Company employees. The purpose of the survey was to identify the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are key for the Company. Based on the survey results, six priority SDGs were identified:

Decent work and economic growth. Economic and social policies need to be reviewed to eliminate poverty.

Industry, innovation, and infrastructure. Investment in infrastructure is a key factor in sustainable development.

Reduced inequalities. It is necessary to reduce inequality both within and between countries.

Sustainable cities and communities. Infrastructure development contributes to the sustainability of cities and communities.

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. The goal is to ”do more and do it better with fewer resources”.

Partnerships for sustainable development. Achieving sustainable development is impossible without effective partnerships at the global, regional, and local levels.

The survey was conducted as part of the preparation of the Company’s Sustainability Report for 2023 and 2024. The survey was sent to various stakeholder groups, including:

shareholders,
management of Uzbektelecom JSC and its subsidiaries,
employees,
investors,
partners (suppliers, contractors, financial institutions),
media representatives,
non-profit organizations,
customers.

The survey was aimed at identifying the most significant ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues for the Company in accordance with GRI, SASB, GSMA и IFRS standards. Participants were asked to assess the significance of various economic, environmental, and social and governance aspects, as well as the relevance of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in the context of the Company’s activities.

Results for the SDGs key to the Company

SDGs and targets	Projects	Results in 2024
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth. Economic and social policies need to be reviewed to eliminate poverty.	Employee training and retraining programs (advanced training courses, cooperation with universities).	In 2024, 16,488 employees were trained.
SDG 9: Industrialization, innovation, and infrastructure. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.	Social benefits (housing, medical care, material support).	44 apartments have been allocated for employees.
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities. Reduce inequality among people and countries.	Supporting employment for socially vulnerable groups	In 2024 45 jobs were reserved for citizens who have difficulty finding employment.
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.	The UZTELECOM Pitch Day project to support start-ups.	The cost of technological, marketing, and organizational innovations amounted to UZS 593.421 million
SDG 17: Partnerships for sustainable development. Working towards sustainable development is impossible without establishing partnerships at the global, regional, and local levels.	Youth policy (employment of young professionals, startup competitions).	During the reporting period, 501 young professionals were employed.