Vodacom
Vodacom Group Limited, commonly known as Vodacom, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1994, Vodacom has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, primarily operating in South Africa, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, and Lesotho. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice, messaging, data, and financial services, with a strong emphasis on innovation and customer experience. Vodacom is renowned for its extensive network coverage and pioneering mobile payment solutions, such as M-Pesa, which have significantly transformed the financial landscape in Africa. With a robust market position, Vodacom has consistently achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first operators to launch 5G services in South Africa, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking telecommunications provider.
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Vodacom's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Vodacom's carbon emissions in South Africa (ZA) totalled approximately 14151000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 546795000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 78022000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Vodacom has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, as outlined in their sustainability report. This commitment is part of their broader climate strategy, which includes a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s global emissions for 2025 are reported as 54070000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 556822000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 86086000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. These figures indicate a significant operational footprint, necessitating robust climate action. Vodacom's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Vodafone Group Public Limited Company, which influences its sustainability initiatives and targets. The commitment to net-zero emissions and the specific reduction targets demonstrate Vodacom's proactive stance in addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,774,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 516,600,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 74,322,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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