Vodacom, a South African mobile communications firm, has committed to halving its environmental impact by 2025 and accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
As power use is the principal source of Vodacom’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the target will significantly influence the company’s commitment.
Vodacom SA will contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy on a national scale, thereby assisting the government in achieving its Paris Agreement objective; this requires countries to reduce their GHG emissions to maintain world temperatures at 1.5°C or 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
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Takalani Netshitenzhe, director of external affairs at Vodacom South Africa, stated, “While we honor our mission to link the next 100 million people in Africa for a better future, we do not believe this should come at the expense of the environment.
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Our new energy consumption goal is one of the many ways we’re addressing our environmental effect, as we recognize that South Africa can only transition towards a sustainable, climate-resilient, low-emission economy if everyone does their part.
Vodacom SA will continue to invest in energy-efficient solutions, such as its 1 088 solar-powered sites, to meet its most recent energy consumption objective. In addition, procuring renewable energy through innovative Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Independent Power Producers will remain a priority.
TechCo saved 11,971 MWh of power and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 12,271 mtCO2e during the previous fiscal year by procuring 1,183,898 kWh of energy through PPAs. Moreover, Vodacom’s Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have bolstered its attempts to conserve energy.
Vodacom introduced IoT-based controls to over 7,232 of its base stations in South Africa through its subsidiary IoT.nxt, resulting in a 2.8% drop in energy consumption over the previous fiscal year.
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The Presidential Climate Commission emphasizes the urgency of transitioning to a low-emission economy that can sustainably support people and the earth (PCC). President Cyril Ramaphosa established this multi-stakeholder body in 2020 to address climate change to ensure the future sustainability of all South Africans.