MTN Group Ltd
MTN Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, MTN Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
MTN Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into MTN Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MTN Group amounted to 560,333.64 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MTN Group decreased by 11.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
MTN Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MTN Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of MTN Group were 292,505.72 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has MTN Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MTN Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 37.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), MTN Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that MTN Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are MTN Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, MTN Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 267,827.92 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has MTN Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MTN Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 70.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), MTN Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 21.98% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does MTN Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, MTN Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
MTN Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into MTN Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, MTN Group reported 3,153,045.96 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of MTN Group includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
MTN Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, MTN Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,153,045.96 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has MTN Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 242.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 25.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does MTN Group disclose?
In 2023, MTN Group reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,531,057.06 tCOâ‚‚e (80.27%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 223,066.11 tCOâ‚‚e (7.07%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 157,579.62 tCOâ‚‚e (5%)
MTN Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into MTN Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, MTN Group reported a total carbon footprint of 3,713,379.6 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.55% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to MTN Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.88%.