Vodafone
Vodafone Group Plc, commonly known as Vodafone, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1984, Vodafone has grown to become a global powerhouse in the mobile and fixed-line communications industry, with significant operations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice and data, broadband, and IoT solutions, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer service. Vodafone's unique offerings, such as its extensive 5G network and flexible plans, position it as a market leader. With a strong presence in over 20 countries and partnerships in many more, Vodafone has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first to launch 5G services in various markets. Its dedication to sustainability and digital transformation further solidifies its reputation as a forward-thinking telecommunications provider.
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Vodafone's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vodafone Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,070,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 248,838,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 690,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a commitment to significant reductions, with a target to achieve net zero emissions for its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 and to halve its Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Vodafone has made substantial progress towards its climate goals, achieving a 52% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2020. The company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Additionally, it plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 26% in 2020 to 100% by 2025, maintaining this level through 2030. Long-term, Vodafone is committed to reaching net zero across its entire value chain (all scopes) by 2040. This ambitious strategy aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects Vodafone's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 40,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Vodafone is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
