In 2026, Vodacom 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).
Vodacom 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) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 193,330.11a | 191,736.46a | 196,580.51a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 955.2a | 919.33a | 422,167.3a | |
Location-Based | 908,158.12a | 853,308.06a | 759,743.8a | |
Total Scope 3 | 1,771,467.48a | 1,625,132.3a | 1,394,078.58a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 19.6853a | 23.1845a | 24.7513a |
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In 2026, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vodacom Group amounted to 1,101,488.23 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 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vodacom Group increased by 5.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
In 2026, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vodacom Group were 193,330.11 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, Vodacom Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2025), Vodacom Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vodacom Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
In 2026, Vodacom Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 955.2 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 908,158.12 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2020, Vodacom Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 25.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2025), Vodacom Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vodacom Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2026, Vodacom Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2026, Vodacom Group reported 1,771,467.48 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 2026 disclosure of Vodacom Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2025, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2026, Vodacom Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,771,467.48 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 85.73% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.27% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2025), Vodacom Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vodacom Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2026, Vodacom 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.
In 2026, the largest contributors to Vodacom Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2026, Vodacom Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 193,330.11 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,821 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 19.69 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2026, Vodacom Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 19.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.06, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2026, Vodacom Group ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Vodacom Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2026, Vodacom Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,872,955.71 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.59% increase compared to 2025, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Vodacom Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 31.61%.a