Vodafone

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Vodafone is a leading multinational telecommunications company providing mobile, fixed, and IoT services across Europe, Africa, and other regions, with a focus on building an inclusive, sustainable, and trusted digital society.

Positive signals

Sustainalytics rates Vodafone's management of ESG material risk as 'Strong,' highlighting robust ESG programs, practices, and policies in place to address industry-specific sustainability challenges.

Vodafone is rated in the top 1% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis for sustainability performance and has achieved a CDP A-List rating for climate change, reflecting leadership in environmental management and disclosure.

Vodafone Group Plc received a 'Low' ESG Risk Rating of 13.2 from Sustainalytics as of May 2025, ranking 6th out of 200 companies in the telecommunications industry, indicating strong management of material ESG risks compared to peers.

Concerns

Franchisees facing financial ruin due to commission cuts

Failed mediation talks regarding franchisee legal claims

Allegations of unjust enrichment and financial distress among franchisees

Legal claim against Vodafone for unjust enrichment of franchisees

Legal claim regarding misuse of government pandemic support