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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Vodafone's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

93

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Vodafone's score of 93 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Vodafone's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vodafone reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,070,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 280,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 690,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, Vodafone targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Vodafone is also committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 26% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025, with a long-term goal of maintaining this sourcing through FY2030. The company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2040, with a further commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2040. These initiatives reflect Vodafone's dedication to sustainability and its alignment with industry standards for climate action, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Vodafone is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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

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