Vodacom
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.
+18 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.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Vodacom's reported carbon emissions
Vodacom, headquartered in South Africa and operating within the post and telecommunication services sector, has established comprehensive climate commitments. For the reporting year 2026, Vodacom reported total GHG emissions of approximately 2.0 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of approximately 193.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.8 billion kg CO2e.
Breaking down the Scope 3 emissions for 2026, key categories include purchased goods and services at approximately 674.7 million kg CO2e, fuel and energy-related activities at approximately 311.3 million kg CO2e, and capital goods at approximately 374.4 million kg CO2e. Other notable Scope 3 categories for 2026 include use of sold products at approximately 173.8 million kg CO2e, upstream leased assets at approximately 129.6 million kg CO2e, employee commute at approximately 18.6 million kg CO2e, and downstream leased assets at approximately 16.9 million kg CO2e.
Vodacom has set ambitious reduction targets. They aim for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025, with a baseline year of 2022. Additionally, Vodacom Group Limited is committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, with a near-term target status of "Committed". The company's long-term targets are cascaded from Vodafone Group Public Limited Company. Emissions data for Vodacom is inherited from Vodacom Group Limited.
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Vodacom’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
50% reduction in Scope 1
50% reduction in our scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
8 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Vodafone Group Public Limited CompanyRE 100
Inherited from Vodafone Group Public Limited CompanyClimate Action 100
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Data year: 2026
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