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 2023, Vodacom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 474,733,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 (422,200,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (662,300,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (1,000,000,000 kg CO2e). This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a long-term target set for net-zero emissions by 2050. Vodacom's emissions per terabyte of data traffic have shown a decreasing trend, with the latest figures indicating approximately 270 kg CO2e per terabyte. The company has made significant strides in its sustainability efforts, including a commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aligns its emissions reduction targets with climate science. In South Africa, Vodacom's emissions for 2023 are not specified, but the company has consistently reported on its emissions and reduction initiatives in previous years. The commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 underscores Vodacom's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 44,203,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 555,010,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 84,226,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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