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Vodacom Group Limited, commonly referred to as Vodacom, is a leading provider of post and telecommunication services headquartered in South Africa. Established in 1994, the company has grown to become a prominent player within the telecommunications industry across Africa, with major operations in South Africa, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Specialising in mobile voice, data, and digital services, Vodacom is recognised for its innovative offerings and extensive network coverage. Its core products include mobile connectivity, internet solutions, and enterprise services, which are distinguished by their reliability and customer-centric approach. As a market leader, Vodacom has achieved notable milestones in expanding digital access and fostering technological advancement across the continent.
+20 vs industry average
Vodacom’s score of 62 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Post and Telecommunications Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Vodacom, a South African post and telecommunication services company, reported Scope 1 emissions of 193,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 1,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,807,201,400 kg CO2e in 2026. This data for 2026 includes significant Scope 3 contributions from purchased goods and services (674,701,800 kg CO2e), capital goods (374,433,800 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy related activities (311,318,600 kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2025, Vodacom's Scope 1 emissions were 191,700,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 900,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1,625,132,300 kg CO2e. In 2024, Vodacom reported Scope 1 emissions of 196,600,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of 422,200,000 kg CO2e.
Vodacom aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) no later than 2035, aligning with a 1.5°C science-based pathway. The company has a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2025, starting from a 2022 baseline. Vodacom Group Limited has also committed to a net-zero target with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), though this commitment was listed as "removed" as of May 2024.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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