Achieving net zero emissions requires a different approach for various industries. Each sector must navigate its unique path toward sustainability. While this goal is widely recognised, research reveals that many smaller businesses need a complete understanding of how to implement and harness the benefits of sustainable practices.
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How Vodafone is implementing its comprehensive net-zero strategy
As a global leader in telecommunications, Vodafone has taken a proactive approach to reducing its environmental impact and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Vodafone aims to eliminate its carbon emissions by 2040.
To achieve these targets, Vodafone addresses three types of emissions:
Scope 1: Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by Vodafone, such as vehicles and generators.
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the generation of electricity purchased by Vodafone.
Scope 3: Indirect emissions from sources not owned or controlled by Vodafone, such as products sold and purchased, business travel, and waste disposal.
Here’s an overview of how Vodafone is actively working towards achieving its sustainable goals. This blog can give an insight to all businesses – big or small, to either partner up with companies that promote zero carbon emission or start creating strategies of their own
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Vodafone sources all its electricity from renewable sources
One of the critical pillars of Vodafone’s net zero strategy is to source all its electricity from renewable sources, such as wind, solar, and hydropower. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operational costs, and enhance its energy security.
Vodafone has already achieved this goal in its European network, which covers 11 countries and serves over 100 million customers. By 2025, Vodafone Group plans to extend this achievement to all its markets worldwide.
Improving its energy efficiency
Vodafone is committed to using less energy to provide the same or better service. In pursuit of these goals, Vodafone UK has cut its energy consumption by 100 gigawatt-hours in the past year, equivalent to powering 25,000 homes for a year. This reduction prevented 25,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and saved £10 million in energy bills.
Collaborated with SBTi to set ambitious and credible climate goals.
Vodafone is actively eliminating all its carbon emissions from its activities and the energy it purchases by 2030 and from its entire value chain by 2040. These targets are aligned with the latest climate science and have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a global body that helps companies set ambitious and credible climate goals.
Innovation and Collaboration
Vodafone is not just reducing its emissions. It uses its technology and expertise to enable others to do the same. Vodafone is constantly innovating and collaborating to find new ways to minimise its environmental impact and maximise its positive contribution.
Vodafone’s innovation and collaboration have brilliant case studies that you must research. Let’s look at a few of them:
Self-Powered Mobile Masts
Vodafone is testing self-powered mobile masts that generate their own electricity using wind turbines and solar panels. These energy-generating masts reduce the need for traditional power infrastructure and increase access to mobile services in remote areas.
Material Efficiency
To actively reduce the materials used in its operations, Vodafone adopted 100% recycled plastic SIM cards, which helps save resources and reduce waste.
Technology Advancements
Taking the lead in innovation, Vodafone is upgrading its technology centres. They are adopting artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) to optimise network management and reduce energy consumption. For instance, Vodafone uses IoT sensors to monitor temperature and humidity in its data centres and adjust cooling systems accordingly.
Partnering for Global Impact
Vodafone is a principal partner for the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference in Egypt, where it will showcase how digital technologies can help address the climate crisis. Vodafone also provides connectivity solutions to support global initiatives such as Project Everyone, which aims to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Reason We Love Vodafone.
As Vodafone continues to champion sustainability, it sets an example for other businesses. It is a leading network emphasising the urgency and importance of collective action in tackling climate change.
At Initiis, we are committed to working exclusively with local businesses who have net zero strategies, in order to ensure we play our part in the UK’s collective goal.
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