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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Industry Benchmark
Vodacom's score of 63 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vodacom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vodacom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 474,733,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across 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 transparency in their environmental impact, as they disclose emissions across all three scopes. Vodacom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of their long-term strategy. They are currently committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores their dedication to reducing emissions across all scopes. The company has also made significant strides in reducing emissions per terabyte of data traffic, achieving approximately 270 kg CO2e in 2023. In South Africa, Vodacom's emissions for 2023 were reported at 360,552,800 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, indicating a focused effort on local sustainability initiatives. The company continues to work towards enhancing its sustainability practices, aligning with global standards in the telecommunications sector.
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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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Vodacom is committed to some 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.
