MTN Group Ltd
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 tCO₂e 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 tCO₂e (62.38%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 183,968.51 tCO₂e (14.4%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 72,438.47 tCO₂e (5.67%)
MTN Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into MTN Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, MTN Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 184,074.11 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,967 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.47 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
MTN Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does MTN Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, MTN Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 18.47 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.44 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does MTN Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, MTN Group ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
MTN Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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