Vodafone
Vodafone Group Plc, commonly known as Vodafone, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1984, Vodafone has grown to become a global powerhouse in the mobile and fixed-line communications industry, with significant operations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice and data, broadband, and IoT solutions, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer service. Vodafone's unique offerings, such as its extensive 5G network and flexible plans, position it as a market leader. With a strong presence in over 20 countries and partnerships in many more, Vodafone has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first to launch 5G services in various markets. Its dedication to sustainability and digital transformation further solidifies its reputation as a forward-thinking telecommunications provider.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Vodafone's score of 78 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vodafone's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vodafone reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,070,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 1,080,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were around 490,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the use of sold products and other activities. Vodafone has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Vodafone also plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 26% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Vodafone's broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company is actively working towards these goals, contributing to the global effort to combat climate change.
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Get Started| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 40,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Vodafone is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
