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Vodafone Group Plc ESG addendum
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provide assurance on internal controls. Our procedures did not include testing controls or performing procedures relating to checking aggregation or calculation of data within IT systems. A limited assurance engagement consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for preparing the Subject Matter and related information and applying analytical and other appropriate procedures. Our procedures included: – Engaging with selected members of the Company's leadership and senior management to make inquiries and discuss the governance structures around the preparation of the Subject Matter. – Meeting with key data owners from the Company to understand the processes for recording, aggregating, calculating, and reporting the Subject Matter as it relates to the Company’s consolidated figures. – Performing analytical review procedures on the Subject Matter and making enquiries of management to obtain explanations for any significant differences we identified. – Testing, on a limited sample basis, against underlying source information to check the accuracy and completeness of the data and the appropriate application of the Criteria. – Recalculating computations to assess the accuracy of data aggregation and consolidation for reporting purposes. – Examining the disclosures within the Report for the appropriate presentation of the Subject Matter, including the discussion of limitations and assumptions relating to the data presented.
We also performed such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. Conclusion Based on our procedures and the evidence obtained, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the Subject Matter as of or for the year ended 31 March 2025 in order for it to be in accordance with the Criteria. Restricted use This report is intended solely for the information and use of Vodafone for the purpose of Vodafone showing it has obtained an independent limited assurance report in connection with the Subject Matter and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than those specified parties.
Ernst & Young LLP 03 June 2025
London
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