Vodafone Group PLC
Vodafone Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Vodafone 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).
Vodafone 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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 |
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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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 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 Vodafone Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vodafone Group amounted to 2,340,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vodafone Group increased by 3.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Vodafone Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vodafone Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vodafone Group were 270,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Vodafone Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vodafone Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Vodafone Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Vodafone Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Vodafone Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,070,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Vodafone Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vodafone Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vodafone Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Vodafone Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vodafone Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Vodafone Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Vodafone Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Vodafone Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Vodafone Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Vodafone Group reported 7,090,000 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 2025 disclosure of Vodafone Group includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Vodafone Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vodafone Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Vodafone Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,090,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 58.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 41.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Vodafone Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Vodafone Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Vodafone Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vodafone Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vodafone Group disclose?
In 2025, Vodafone Group reported emissions for 10 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 Vodafone Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Vodafone Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,830,000 tCO₂e (25.92%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,530,000 tCO₂e (21.67%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,010,000 tCO₂e (14.31%)
Vodafone Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vodafone Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Vodafone Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 270,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 34,970 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Vodafone Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Vodafone Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Vodafone Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.41 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Vodafone Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Vodafone Group ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Vodafone Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Vodafone Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Vodafone Group reported a total carbon footprint of 9,430,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.23% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Vodafone Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 21.95%. a