Vodacom Group Ltd

Common Name
Vodacom Group
Country
South Africa
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
N/A
Ticker
VOD
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Vodacom Group Ltd. is a leading telecommunications company operating primarily in the Africa region, offering a broad range of communication services including voice, data, messaging, and business sol...
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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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Vodacom Group's TCFD Report 2024
a. Vodacom Group's TCFD Report 2024

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). a

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. a

Vodacom Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e+2%-1%+2%+2%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a

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. a

What are Vodacom Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Vodacom Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 422,200 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

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. a

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. a

What methodology does Vodacom Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Vodacom Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Vodacom Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Vodacom Group reported 916,419 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 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 a

Vodacom Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-8%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a

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. a

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. a

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: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 295,399.1 tCO₂e (32.7%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 271,930.5 tCO₂e (30.1%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 112,186.4 tCO₂e (12.42%)

Vodacom Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(30.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(32.7%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(12.4%)

Insights into Vodacom Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Vodacom Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 196,600 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,975 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Vodacom Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00020,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Telkom Indonesia (Persero)Year: 2024Scope 1: 82,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,323Scope 1 Intensity: 8.80 tCO2e/$MLiberty GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,342Scope 1 Intensity: 2.39 tCO2e/$MTurk TelekomunikasyonYear: 2023Scope 1: 109,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,391Scope 1 Intensity: 32.17 tCO2e/$MIndus TowersYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,381,756 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,526Scope 1 Intensity: 391.92 tCO2e/$MAirtel AfricaYear: 2025Scope 1: 89,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,659Scope 1 Intensity: 24.56 tCO2e/$MTrueYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MHKT Trust and HKTYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,314 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,475Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MTelkom SA SOCYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,249Scope 1 Intensity: 29.43 tCO2e/$MCelcomDigiYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,836Scope 1 Intensity: 15.45 tCO2e/$MTim SA (brazil)Year: 2023Scope 1: 11,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,914Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MFar EasTone TelecommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,518 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,194Scope 1 Intensity: 1.73 tCO2e/$MAxiata GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,995Scope 1 Intensity: 5.33 tCO2e/$MMillicom International CellularYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,078 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,804Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MOoredooYear: 2023Scope 1: 264,006 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,364Scope 1 Intensity: 41.49 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MMTN GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,967Scope 1 Intensity: 18.47 tCO2e/$MVodafone IdeaYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,086Scope 1 Intensity: 1.68 tCO2e/$Msolutions by stcYear: 2024Scope 1: 249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,213Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MTele2Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,684Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MHellenic Telecommunications OrganizationYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,693 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,737Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MTPG TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MSK TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,225Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MBT GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 146,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,340Scope 1 Intensity: 5.57 tCO2e/$MRogers CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,323Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MTelusYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,000Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MVodacom GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,975Scope 1 Intensity: 24.65 tCO2e/$M

How does Vodacom Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Vodacom Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 24.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.33 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Vodacom Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Vodacom Group ranked 22 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

Insights into Vodacom Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Vodacom Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,535,219 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a

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%. a

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