Mtn
MTN Group Limited, commonly referred to as MTN, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1994, MTN has established a significant presence across various regions, including West and East Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. The company primarily operates in the telecommunications industry, offering a wide range of services such as mobile voice, data, and digital solutions. MTN is renowned for its innovative approach to connectivity, providing unique products like mobile money services that empower users financially. With a strong market position, MTN has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest mobile network operators in Africa. The company's commitment to expanding digital access and enhancing customer experience continues to drive its growth and influence in the telecommunications sector.
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Industry Average
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Mtn's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, MTN Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,744,413,680 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 184,704,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 267,187,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,293,152,390 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 3,713,379,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 292,505,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 267,897,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 3,153,045,000 kg CO2e. MTN has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to decrease Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 50% by the same year. The company is also committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040. In 2022, MTN achieved a notable 13.9% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions, exceeding their target of 3.5%. Furthermore, they aim to ensure that 80% of their suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services and capital goods will have science-based targets by 2026. Overall, MTN's proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects their commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 280,246,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 281,201,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,414,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Mtn is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
