VEON
VEON Ltd., headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading global telecommunications and technology company. Founded in 1992, VEON operates primarily in emerging markets across Europe, Asia, and Africa, providing a diverse range of services that include mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband, and digital services. With a commitment to innovation, VEON has developed unique products such as its digital ecosystem, which integrates communication, entertainment, and financial services. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its mobile payment platform and various digital applications that enhance user experience. As a prominent player in the telecom industry, VEON is recognised for its strong market position and dedication to connecting millions of customers, making it a key contributor to the digital transformation in its operational regions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does VEON's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
VEON's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
VEON's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, VEON reported total carbon emissions of approximately 600,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, VEON has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant reductions noted from 2017, when total emissions were about 1,690,000,000 kg CO2e, to 2023. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions reported at 2,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017, but not detailed in subsequent years. VEON has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, VEON's emissions data reflects a trend towards lower emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability and sustainability.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 160,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 990,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,150,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
VEON is not committed to any 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.
