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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Vodacom's score of 27 is higher than 86% 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
As of 2023, Vodacom's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 474,733,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 192,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 662,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects Vodacom's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Vodacom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company is currently in the process of implementing its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which were formalised in 2024. This long-term target underscores Vodacom's dedication to sustainability within the telecommunications sector. In previous years, Vodacom has demonstrated significant reductions in emissions per terabyte of data traffic, achieving approximately 270 kg CO2e in 2023, down from higher figures in earlier years. This trend indicates a proactive approach to improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, Vodacom's climate strategy reflects a robust commitment to sustainability, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change while maintaining operational efficiency.
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Add to project| 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.
