Safaricom PLC
Safaricom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Safaricom 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).
Safaricom has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Safaricom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Safaricom amounted to 41,485 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 Safaricom increased by 7.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Safaricom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Safaricom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Safaricom were 26,616 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Safaricom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Safaricom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Safaricom's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Safaricom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Safaricom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,869 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Safaricom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Safaricom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 22.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Safaricom's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Safaricom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Safaricom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Safaricom reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Safaricom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Safaricom's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Safaricom reported 4,319.72 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 Safaricom includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Safaricom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Safaricom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Safaricom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,319.72 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Safaricom reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Safaricom's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 29.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Safaricom's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Safaricom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Safaricom disclose?
In 2024, Safaricom reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Safaricom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Safaricom's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,989 tCO₂e (68.85%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,223 tCO₂e (28.17%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 129.592 tCO₂e (2.98%)
Safaricom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Safaricom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Safaricom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,616 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,710 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.82 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Safaricom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Safaricom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Safaricom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.43, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Safaricom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Safaricom ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Safaricom among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Safaricom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Safaricom reported a total carbon footprint of 45,804.72 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.17% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Safaricom's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 58.11% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 32.46%.a