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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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100

Industry Average

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27

Industry Benchmark

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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 from Scope 1, 690,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for net-zero emissions across its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 and for its entire value chain (including Scope 3) by 2040. Vodafone has achieved a notable reduction of 52% in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2020. The company is also committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Vodafone plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 26% in 2020 to 100% by 2025, maintaining this level through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Vodafone targets a 50% reduction by 2030 from the same 2020 baseline. These initiatives align with industry standards and reflect Vodafone's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vodafone's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Vodafone is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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