MTN Group Ltd

Common Name
MTN Group
Country
South Africa
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
N/A
Ticker
MTN
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
MTN Group Ltd. is a leading multinational telecommunications company based in South Africa. The company primarily provides mobile network services, including voice, data, digital, and fintech solution...

MTN Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into MTN Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MTN Group amounted to 451,261.3 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). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MTN Group decreased by 19.47%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

MTN Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-42%+13%-6%+1%-37%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are MTN Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of MTN Group were 184,074.11 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a

Has MTN Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, MTN Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 60.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), MTN Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.07%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are MTN Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, MTN Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 267,187.19 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method. a

Has MTN Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), MTN Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that MTN Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does MTN Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, MTN Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

MTN Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into MTN Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, MTN Group reported 1,293,152.39 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of MTN Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 11 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

MTN Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-1%+344%+4%-25%-59%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, MTN Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,293,152.39 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a

Approximately 80.2% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 19.8% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has MTN Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 40.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 58.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does MTN Group disclose?

In 2024, MTN Group reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

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 2024, the largest contributors to MTN Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 796,740.91 tCOâ‚‚e (62.38%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 183,968.51 tCOâ‚‚e (14.4%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 72,438.47 tCOâ‚‚e (5.67%)

MTN Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(5.7%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(14.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(62.4%)

Insights into MTN Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, MTN Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,744,413.69 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 53.02% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to MTN Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.32%. a

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