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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In 2023, Vodafone Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,070,000,000 kg CO2e, with 280,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 690,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. Vodafone's near-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 26% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025, maintaining this level through FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Vodafone aims for a 50% reduction by FY2030. Long-term, Vodafone commits to sustaining at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2030 through FY2040, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Vodafone's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint effectively.
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2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | - |
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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Vodafone 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.