Vodafone is the leading telecommunications service in Europe and Africa. Our goal is to connect people for a brighter future. As a leading telecommunications provider, we have the opportunity to make positive changes in our society. Our networks keep families, friends, businesses and governments connected, and we play a vital role in maintaining the viability of our economies and in operating critical sectors such as education and health.
Vodafone is Europe's largest mobile and wired network operator and the world's largest IoT connectivity provider. Our African M-Pesa technology platform allows more than 45 million people access to mobile payments and financial services. We operate mobile and fixed networks in 21 countries and have partner networks in another 48 countries. As of December 31st, 2020 we have had more than 300 million mobile customers, including over 27 million broadband users and 22 million TV customers, we also provide connection to more than 118 million IoT devices.
We appreciate and respect everyone regardless of race, ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, beliefs, background, culture and religion. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our operation, to our work to strengthen women and society in general and to our efforts to improve access to education and digital skills.
We are also taking significant steps to protect our planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025, which will be net zero by 2040. We will cover 100% of our electricity in Europe from renewable sources by 2021 and reach this goal in the rest of the world by 2025. In addition, by 2025, 100% of our unnecessary network equipment will be reused, resold or recycled.
