Vodafone

Vodafone, a UK-based leader in post and telecommunication services, is committed to ambitious climate action, aiming for net-zero emissions across its full value chain by 2040.

Carbon Emissions Overview:

• 2025: Total reported emissions were approximately 9.79 billion kg CO2e, comprising 270 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), between 10 million kg CO2e and 2.07 billion kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based and location-based respectively), and 7.09 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3).
• 2024: Total emissions were approximately 10.42 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 260 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based and location-based) between 440 million kg CO2e and 2.01 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7.68 billion kg CO2e.
• 2023: Total emissions stood at approximately 11.63 billion kg CO2e, including 260 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), Scope 2 emissions ranging from 670 million kg CO2e (market-based) to 1.95 billion kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 8.77 billion kg CO2e.
• 2022: Total emissions were approximately 11.77 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 260 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 1.03 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 9.05 billion kg CO2e.
• 2021: Total emissions were approximately 11.12 billion kg CO2e, consisting of 300 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1.12 billion kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 9.4 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3).
• 2020: Total emissions were approximately 10.09 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 290 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 1.46 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7.85 billion kg CO2e.
• Earlier years: Emissions data from 2014 to 2019 show significant but varying totals, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions consistently reported, and Scope 3 data becoming more comprehensive in later years. For instance, in 2019, total emissions were approximately 12.86 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Vodafone has established robust science-based targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Key commitments include:

• Net Zero by 2040: Vodafone aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040.
• Scope 1 & 2 Emissions:
  • A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
  • A target to achieve net-zero emissions from its operations and from energy purchased and used by 2030.
  • Long-term targets include maintaining at least 90% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions from FY2030 through FY2040.
• Scope 3 Emissions:
  • A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
  • A long-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year.
• Renewable Electricity: Vodafone is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by FY2025.

These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), demonstrating Vodafone's dedication to decarbonisation aligned with international climate goals.