Vodacom Sustainability Profile
Vodacom Group Limited, commonly known as Vodacom, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1994, Vodacom has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, primarily operating in South Africa, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, and Lesotho. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice, messaging, data, and financial services, with a strong emphasis on innovation and customer experience. Vodacom is renowned for its extensive network coverage and pioneering mobile payment solutions, such as M-Pesa, which have significantly transformed the financial landscape in Africa. With a robust market position, Vodacom has consistently achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first operators to launch 5G services in South Africa, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking telecommunications provider.
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Vodacom's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Vodacom's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 162,513,202,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the vast majority of their footprint. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 203,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 900 kg CO2e. In South Africa, Vodacom reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 14,151,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 546,795,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 78,022,000 kg CO2e. Vodacom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, as outlined in their sustainability report. This target reflects their commitment to reducing their environmental impact and aligns with their long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data for Vodacom is cascaded from its parent company, Vodafone Group Public Limited Company, which influences their sustainability strategies and targets. Vodacom's efforts are part of a broader industry trend towards enhanced transparency and accountability in carbon emissions management, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for corporate responsibility in addressing climate change.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 44,203,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 555,010,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | 84,226,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Vodacom's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Vodacom has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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