Vodacom Group Ltd
Vodacom Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 8 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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Location-Based | 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 Vodacom Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vodacom Group amounted to 618,800 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vodacom Group decreased by 27.64%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Vodacom Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vodacom Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vodacom Group were 196,600 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Vodacom Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Vodacom Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vodacom Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Vodacom Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Vodacom Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 422,200 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Vodacom Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Vodacom Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 41.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Vodacom Group's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 36.25% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Vodacom Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Vodacom Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Vodacom Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Vodacom Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Vodacom Group reported 916,419 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 2024 disclosure of Vodacom Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Vodacom Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vodacom Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Vodacom Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 916,419 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 87.35% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.65% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vodacom Group disclose?
In 2024, Vodacom Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Vodacom Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Vodacom Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 295,399.1 tCOâ‚‚e (32.7%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 271,930.5 tCOâ‚‚e (30.1%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 112,186.4 tCOâ‚‚e (12.42%)
Vodacom Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vodacom Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Vodacom Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,535,219 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.25% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Vodacom Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 59.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 27.5%.