Vodafone’s wider goal is to cut emissions to net-zero by 2030
Vodafone (LON:VOD) confirmed on Wednesday that its operations across Europe will be fully powered by renewable energy sources as of July.
It is part of the FTSE 100 company’s wider goal of cutting its emissions to net-zero by 2030, including mobile networks, offices and data centres.
Just over a year ago, Vodafone set out its goal of being 100% reliable on renewable energy in Europe. Its previous target was 2025. The firm is now set on achieving the same target in Africa by 2025.
Last year Vodafone invested €65m to make its energy more efficient, allowing the company to save 135 GWh.
Key energy efficiency initiatives have also included sourcing and deploying more efficient network equipment, gradually switching off the relatively less energy efficient 3G network and decommissioning legacy equipment in our core network.
Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read said: “From 1 July 2021, Vodafone’s customers across Europe can be reassured that the connectivity they use is entirely powered by electricity from renewable sources. This is a major milestone towards our goal of reducing our own global carbon emissions to net zero by 2030, helping our customers reduce their own environmental footprint and continuing to build an inclusive and sustainable digital society in all of our markets.”
Vodafone’s plans are in-keeping with the Paris Climate Accord, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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