Vodafone dials up net zero vision with new 2040 target

Cecilia Keating
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Telecoms group brings forward its net zero deadline to 2040 as it touts new 2030 carbon reduction targets validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative

Vodafone has significantly boosted its climate ambition, announcing today that it plans to achieve net zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2040, 10 years ahead of its original schedule....

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