- Meeting CO2 emission reduction targets due to growing customer data demand.
- Managing electronic waste responsibly in emerging markets.
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ethical and environmental standards.
- Addressing concerns about privacy and security of customer data.
- Balancing the need for network expansion with community concerns.
- Managing health and safety risks in network deployment, particularly in emerging markets.
Vodafone Group Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2012-2013 reporting, Vodafone Group Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.393 million tonnes of CO2e (net). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.393 million tonnes of CO2e (net)
2012-2013
Renewable Energy
16% (grid electricity)
of total energy
Waste
23.4K tonnes (network equipment)
2012-2013
Energy Use
4.2K GWh
2012-2013
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per network node by 14% from the 2010/11 baseline.
- Reduced business travel carbon emissions by 24%.
- Reduced paper usage by almost 40% through the Less Paper Office project.
- Increased use of free cooling at base stations and mobile telephone exchange sites.
- Increased renewable energy share to 16% of total grid electricity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Replace all ladder cages with fall arrest systems by March 2014.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions per network node by 20% against a 2010/11 baseline by March 2015 (emerging markets).
- Introduce Learning with Vodafone at 1,000 schools by 2015, reaching 50,000 children.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% against the 2006/07 baseline by March 2020 (mature markets).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResponsible Supply ChainHealth and SafetyPrivacy and SecurityEthicsAgricultureEducationFinanceHealthSmart WorkingHuman RightsAccessibilityNetwork DeploymentDiversity and Inclusion